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NTS 1

Atlas F/PTS launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 14, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 14, 1974 · 05:17 UTCLaunch 1974-054Launch no. 1,591 in the log
RocketAtlas F/PTS
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 14, 1974, 05:17
Launch designation
1974-054
Mission
NTS 1
Flight name
STP P73-3
Vehicle flight ID
69F

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
13,808 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.513 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NTS 11974-054ANORAD 7369USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationNavigation295 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.