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GRS-A

Scout B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 8, 1969, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 8, 1969 · 01:52 UTCLaunch 1969-097Launch no. 1,030 in the log
RocketScout B
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 8, 1969, 01:52
Launch designation
1969-097
Mission
GRS-A
Flight name
Azur
Vehicle flight ID
S169C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
3,150 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.078 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Azur1969-097ANORAD 4221DFVLRSpace science78 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.