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DMSP Block 5D-2 S-6

Atlas E launch from Vandenberg (United States) on December 21, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 21, 1982 · 02:34 UTCLaunch 1982-118Launch no. 2,636 in the log
RocketAtlas E
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 21, 1982, 02:34
Launch designation
1982-118
Mission
DMSP Block 5D-2 S-6
Flight name
DMSP F6
Vehicle flight ID
60E

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
907 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP F-61982-118ANORAD 13736US Air Force Space DivisionMeteorology760 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.