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DAPP Block 5A F-1

Thor Burner 2 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 11, 1970, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 11, 1970 · 08:40 UTCLaunch 1970-012Launch no. 1,059 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 11, 1970, 08:40
Launch designation
1970-012
Mission
DAPP Block 5A F-1
Flight name
DAPP 1524
Vehicle flight ID
287/BII-9

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
873 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.104 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DAPP 15241970-012ANORAD 4331USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationMeteorology104 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.