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TOS E

Thor Delta N launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 16, 1968, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 16, 1968 · 11:24 UTCLaunch 1968-069Launch no. 867 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 16, 1968, 11:24
Launch designation
1968-069
Mission
TOS E
Flight name
ESSA 7
Vehicle flight ID
528/D058

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,565 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.154 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
ESSA 71968-069ANORAD 3345Environmental Science Services AdministrationMeteorology154 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.