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Triad OI-1X

Scout B-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 2, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 2, 1972 · 17:50 UTCLaunch 1972-069Launch no. 1,376 in the log
RocketScout B-1variant F
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 2, 1972, 17:50
Launch designation
1972-069
Mission
Triad OI-1X
Flight name
Triad
Vehicle flight ID
S182C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
869 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.094 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Triad OI-1X1972-069ANORAD 6173USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation94 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.