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Isis B

Thor Delta E1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 1, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 1, 1971 · 02:57 UTCLaunch 1971-024Launch no. 1,196 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 1, 1971, 02:57
Launch designation
1971-024
Mission
Isis B
Flight name
Isis 2
Vehicle flight ID
491/D084

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,515 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.264 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Isis 21971-024ANORAD 5104Communications Research CenterSpace science264 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.