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Skynet IA

Thor Delta M launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 22, 1969, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 22, 1969 · 00:37 UTCLaunch 1969-101Launch no. 1,034 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 22, 1969, 00:37
Launch designation
1969-101
Mission
Skynet IA
Flight name
Skynet 1A
Vehicle flight ID
554/D074

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,088 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.243 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Skynet IA1969-101ANORAD 4250Ministry of Defence, LondonCommunications118 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.