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DMSP Block 5B F-4

Thor Burner 2A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 17, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 17, 1973 · 04:49 UTCLaunch 1973-054Launch no. 1,476 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 17, 1973, 04:49
Launch designation
1973-054
Mission
DMSP Block 5B F-4
Flight name
DMSP 7529
Vehicle flight ID
291/BIIA-21

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP 75291973-054ANORAD 6787USAF 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.