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NTS 2

Atlas F/SVS launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 23, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 23, 1977 · 08:17 UTCLaunch 1977-053Launch no. 1,962 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 23, 1977, 08:17
Launch designation
1977-053
Mission
NTS 2
Flight name
P76-4
Vehicle flight ID
65F

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
25,535 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.947 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NTS 21977-053ANORAD 10091USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationNavigation430 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.