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DSCS II A-1

Titan IIIC launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 3, 1971, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 3, 1971 · 03:09 UTCLaunch 1971-095Launch no. 1,273 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 3, 1971, 03:09
Launch designation
1971-095
Mission
DSCS II A-1
Flight name
DSCS II 1/2
Vehicle flight ID
23C-3 (3C-21)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,407 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DSCS II F-11971-095ANORAD 5587USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationCommunications526 kgIn orbit
DSCS II F-21971-095BNORAD 5588USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationCommunications526 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.