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Nova 1

Scout G-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 15, 1981, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 15, 1981 · 06:07 UTCLaunch 1981-044Launch no. 2,431 in the log
RocketScout G-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 15, 1981, 06:07
Launch designation
1981-044
Mission
Nova 1
Vehicle flight ID
S192C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,204 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.165 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 30480-371981-044ANORAD 12458USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation165 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.