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Scout D-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 9, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 9, 1974 · 02:22 UTCLaunch 1974-013Launch no. 1,546 in the log
RocketScout D-1variant F
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyAFSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 9, 1974, 02:22
Launch designation
1974-013
Mission
X-4
Flight name
Miranda
Vehicle flight ID
S188C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
939 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.093 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Miranda1974-013ANORAD 7213Royal Aircraft EstablishmentTechnology93 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.