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DMSP Block 5C F-3

Thor Burner 2A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 19, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 19, 1976 · 07:52 UTCLaunch 1976-016Launch no. 1,794 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC10W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyADCOM 10ADSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 19, 1976, 07:52
Launch designation
1976-016
Mission
DMSP Block 5C F-3
Flight name
DMSP 11534
Vehicle flight ID
182/BIIA-25

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP 115341976-016ANORAD 8696USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationMeteorology195 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Feb 19, 1976

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.