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Nova 2

Scout G-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 16, 1988, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 16, 1988 · 06:54 UTCLaunch 1988-052Launch no. 3,302 in the log
RocketScout G-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 16, 1988, 06:54
Launch designation
1988-052
Mission
Nova 2
Vehicle flight ID
S213C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,209 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.170 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 30490-391988-052ANORAD 19223USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation170 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.