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NNS O-20

Scout A-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 30, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 30, 1973 · 00:37 UTCLaunch 1973-081Launch no. 1,504 in the log
RocketScout A-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 30, 1973, 00:37
Launch designation
1973-081
Mission
NNS O-20
Flight name
NNS O-20 (N-15)
Vehicle flight ID
S178C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,197 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.064 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 30200-161973-081ANORAD 6909USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation64 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.