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NNS O-27

Scout G-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 16, 1987, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 16, 1987 · 19:22 UTCLaunch 1987-080Launch no. 3,219 in the log
RocketScout G-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 16, 1987, 19:22
Launch designation
1987-080
Mission
NNS O-27
Flight name
SOOS 2
Vehicle flight ID
S204C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,274 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.130 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 30270-071987-080ANORAD 18361USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation66 kgIn orbit
NNS 30290-521987-080BNORAD 18362USN 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.