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Nova 3

Scout G-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 12, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 12, 1984 · 01:43 UTCLaunch 1984-110Launch no. 2,880 in the log
RocketScout G-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 12, 1984, 01:43
Launch designation
1984-110
Mission
Nova 3
Vehicle flight ID
S208C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,243 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.173 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 30500-331984-110ANORAD 15362USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation173 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.