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DMSP Block 5B F-1 (SV-2)

Thor Burner 2A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 14, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 14, 1971 · 07:51 UTCLaunch 1971-087Launch no. 1,265 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 14, 1971, 07:51
Launch designation
1971-087
Mission
DMSP Block 5B F-1 (SV-2)
Flight name
DMSP 4527
Vehicle flight ID
159/BIIA-10

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
888 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.192 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP 45271971-087ANORAD 5557USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationMeteorology192 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.