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NATO IIA

Thor Delta M launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on March 20, 1970, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 20, 1970 · 23:52 UTCLaunch 1970-021Launch no. 1,068 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 20, 1970, 23:52
Launch designation
1970-021
Mission
NATO IIA
Flight name
NATO 2A
Vehicle flight ID
558/D077

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,777 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.243 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NATO IIA1970-021ANORAD 4353North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationCommunications118 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.