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NNS O-23

Scout G-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 26, 1988, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 26, 1988 · 01:57 UTCLaunch 1988-033Launch no. 3,283 in the log
RocketScout G-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 26, 1988, 01:57
Launch designation
1988-033
Mission
NNS O-23
Flight name
SOOS 3
Vehicle flight ID
S211C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,388 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.130 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 30230-121988-033ANORAD 19070USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation66 kgIn orbit
NNS 30320-481988-033BNORAD 19071USN 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.