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TOS B

Thor Delta E launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 26, 1967, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 26, 1967 · 17:31 UTCLaunch 1967-006Launch no. 658 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 26, 1967, 17:31
Launch designation
1967-006
Mission
TOS B
Flight name
ESSA 4
Vehicle flight ID
472/D045
Flight code
BUSY PENNY

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,465 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.132 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
ESSA 41967-006ANORAD 2657Environmental Science Services AdministrationMeteorology132 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.