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DAPP 6422

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

October 23, 1968 · 04:34 UTCLaunch 1968-092Launch no. 892 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 23, 1968, 04:34
Launch designation
1968-092
Mission
DAPP 6422
Vehicle flight ID
173/BII-8

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 40781968-092ANORAD 3510USAF 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.