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NNS O-16

Scout D-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 27, 1983, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 27, 1983 · 15:37 UTCLaunch 1983-063Launch no. 2,704 in the log
RocketScout D-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 27, 1983, 15:37
Launch designation
1983-063
Mission
NNS O-16
Flight name
P83-1
Vehicle flight ID
S205C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
903 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.113 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
P83-11983-063ANORAD 14154USAF SMC/DoD Space Test ProgramSpace science113 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.