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DMSP Block 5D-2 S-12

Atlas E launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 28, 1991, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 28, 1991 · 13:23 UTCLaunch 1991-082Launch no. 3,678 in the log
RocketAtlas E
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF AFSPCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 28, 1991, 13:23
Launch designation
1991-082
Mission
DMSP Block 5D-2 S-12
Flight name
USA 73 (DMSP F11)
Vehicle flight ID
53E

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
864 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP F-111991-082ANORAD 21798US Air Force Space Systems DivisionMeteorology749 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.