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DMSP Block 5D-2 S-7

Atlas E launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 18, 1983, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 18, 1983 · 06:32 UTCLaunch 1983-113Launch no. 2,755 in the log
RocketAtlas E
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 18, 1983, 06:32
Launch designation
1983-113
Mission
DMSP Block 5D-2 S-7
Flight name
DMSP
Vehicle flight ID
58E

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
833 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP F-71983-113ANORAD 14506US Air Force Space DivisionMeteorology773 kgIn orbit
ICSA1983-113AUSAF SMC/DoD Space Test Program———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.