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Biosatellite B Adapter

Thor Delta G launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 7, 1967, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 7, 1967 · 22:04 UTCLaunch 1967-083Launch no. 744 in the log
RocketThor Delta G
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 7, 1967, 22:04
Launch designation
1967-083
Mission
Biosatellite B Adapter
Flight name
Biosatellite 2
Vehicle flight ID
475/D051

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
450 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.435 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Biosatellite 21967-083ANORAD 2935NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett FieldBiology194 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Oct 4, 1967
Biosatellite 2 Capsule1967-083NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field———

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