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DMSP Block 5C F-1

Thor Burner 2A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 9, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 9, 1974 · 03:22 UTCLaunch 1974-063Launch no. 1,600 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 9, 1974, 03:22
Launch designation
1974-063
Mission
DMSP Block 5C F-1
Flight name
DMSP 9532
Vehicle flight ID
275/BIIA-22

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
876 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.195 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP 95321974-063ANORAD 7411USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationMeteorology195 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.