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NNS O-11

Scout D-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 28, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 28, 1977 · 04:52 UTCLaunch 1977-106Launch no. 2,019 in the log
RocketScout D-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 28, 1977, 04:52
Launch designation
1977-106
Mission
NNS O-11
Flight name
Transat
Vehicle flight ID
S200C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,111 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.092 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Transat1977-106ANORAD 10457USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation92 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.