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TOS G

Thor Delta E1 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 26, 1969, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 26, 1969 · 07:47 UTCLaunch 1969-016Launch no. 941 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 26, 1969, 07:47
Launch designation
1969-016
Mission
TOS G
Flight name
ESSA 9
Vehicle flight ID
483/D067

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,507 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.157 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
ESSA 91969-016ANORAD 3764Environmental Science Services AdministrationMeteorology157 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.