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SERT 2

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 4, 1970, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 4, 1970 · 02:59 UTCLaunch 1970-009Launch no. 1,055 in the log
RocketThorad SLV-2G Agena D
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LeRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 4, 1970, 02:59
Launch designation
1970-009
Mission
SERT 2
Vehicle flight ID
534/6111 (TA12)
Flight code
TAG171

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,083 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SERT 21970-009ANORAD 4327NASA Lewis Research CenterTechnology591 kgIn orbit, attached to another object

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.