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Eole

Scout B-1 launch from Wallops (United States) on August 16, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 16, 1971 · 18:39 UTCLaunch 1971-071Launch no. 1,248 in the log
RocketScout B-1variant F
SpaceportWallopspad LA3A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 16, 1971, 18:39
Launch designation
1971-071
Mission
Eole
Vehicle flight ID
S180C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,196 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.084 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Eole1971-071ANORAD 5435National Space Research CenterCommunications84 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.