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NNS O-24

Scout G-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 3, 1985, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 3, 1985 · 03:31 UTCLaunch 1985-066Launch no. 2,967 in the log
RocketScout G-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 3, 1985, 03:31
Launch designation
1985-066
Mission
NNS O-24
Flight name
SOOS 1
Vehicle flight ID
S209C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,309 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.130 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 30240-361985-066ANORAD 15935USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation66 kgIn orbit
NNS 30300-201985-066BNORAD 15936USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation64 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.