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DMSP Block 5C F-2

Thor Burner 2A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 24, 1975, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 24, 1975 · 03:22 UTCLaunch 1975-043Launch no. 1,691 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 24, 1975, 03:22
Launch designation
1975-043
Mission
DMSP Block 5C F-2
Flight name
DMSP 10533
Vehicle flight ID
197/BIIA-24

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP 105331975-043ANORAD 7816USAF 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.