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DAPP 7421

Thor Burner 2 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 23, 1969, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 23, 1969 · 04:39 UTCLaunch 1969-062Launch no. 992 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 23, 1969, 04:39
Launch designation
1969-062
Mission
DAPP 7421
Vehicle flight ID
279/BII-7

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 11271969-062ANORAD 4047USAF 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.