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NNS O-15

Scout B-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 22, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 22, 1976 · 07:42 UTCLaunch 1976-047Launch no. 1,825 in the log
RocketScout B-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 22, 1976, 07:42
Launch designation
1976-047
Mission
NNS O-15
Flight name
P76-5
Vehicle flight ID
S179CR

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,126 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.072 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
P76-51976-047ANORAD 8860USAF SMC/DoD Space Test ProgramNavigation72 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.