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DSP 11

Titan IIIC launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 10, 1979, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 10, 1979 · 13:39 UTCLaunch 1979-053Launch no. 2,220 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 10, 1979, 13:39
Launch designation
1979-053
Mission
DSP 11
Vehicle flight ID
23C-13 (3C-31)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,355 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DSP F81979-053ANORAD 11397USAF Space and Missile Systems OrganizationMissile early warning1,180 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.