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ASTEX P71-2

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 17, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 17, 1971 · 13:36 UTCLaunch 1971-089Launch no. 1,267 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC1W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 17, 1971, 13:36
Launch designation
1971-089
Mission
ASTEX P71-2
Flight name
P71-2
Vehicle flight ID
570/?
Flight code
TAG182

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
812 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
P71-21971-089ANORAD 5560USAF SMC/DoD Space Test ProgramSpace science800 kgIn orbit, attached to another object

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.