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DAPP 5420

Thor Burner 2 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 23, 1968, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 23, 1968 · 04:38 UTCLaunch 1968-042Launch no. 837 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 23, 1968, 04:38
Launch designation
1968-042
Mission
DAPP 5420
Vehicle flight ID
277/BII-6

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 78691968-042ANORAD 3266USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationMeteorology79 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.