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DSCS II C-7

Titan IIIC launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 12, 1977, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 12, 1977 · 14:26 UTCLaunch 1977-034Launch no. 1,943 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 12, 1977, 14:26
Launch designation
1977-034
Mission
DSCS II C-7
Flight name
DSCS II 7/8
Vehicle flight ID
23C-14 (3C-32)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
38,626 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DSCS II F-71977-034ANORAD 10000USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationCommunications612 kgIn orbit
DSCS II F-81977-034BNORAD 10001USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationCommunications612 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.