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DSCS II C-11

Titan IIIC launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 14, 1978, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 14, 1978 · 00:40 UTCLaunch 1978-113Launch no. 2,155 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 14, 1978, 00:40
Launch designation
1978-113
Mission
DSCS II C-11
Flight name
DSCS II 11/12
Vehicle flight ID
23C-18 (3C-36)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
44,588 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DSCS II F-111978-113ANORAD 11144USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationCommunications610 kgIn orbit
DSCS II F-121978-113BNORAD 11145USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationCommunications610 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.