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SDS 1

Titan 34B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 2, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 2, 1976 · 20:56 UTCLaunch 1976-050Launch no. 1,828 in the log
RocketTitan 34B
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 2, 1976, 20:56
Launch designation
1976-050
Mission
SDS 1
Flight name
OPS 7837
Vehicle flight ID
34B-5 (3B-55)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,192 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 78371976-050ANORAD 8871National Reconnaissance OfficeCommunications800 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.