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Thor Delta E1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 30, 1969, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 30, 1969 · 06:46 UTCLaunch 1969-009Launch no. 931 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 30, 1969, 06:46
Launch designation
1969-009
Mission
Isis A
Flight name
Isis 1
Vehicle flight ID
485/D065

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
3,539 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.236 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Isis 11969-009ANORAD 3669Communications Research CenterSpace science236 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.