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DAPP 1416

Thor Burner 2 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 16, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 16, 1966 · 04:36 UTCLaunch 1966-082Launch no. 611 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 4300B6
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAC 4300SSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 16, 1966, 04:36
Launch designation
1966-082
Mission
DAPP 1416
Vehicle flight ID
167/BII-1
Flight code
IRISH DUKE

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
903 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.079 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 60261966-082ANORAD 2418US Air Force Space Systems DivisionMeteorology79 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.