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DMSP Block 5D-2 S-11

Atlas E launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 29, 1994, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 29, 1994 · 17:38 UTCLaunch 1994-057Launch no. 3,927 in the log
RocketAtlas E
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF AFSPCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 29, 1994, 17:38
Launch designation
1994-057
Mission
DMSP Block 5D-2 S-11
Flight name
USA 106 (DMSP)
Vehicle flight ID
20E

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP F-121994-057ANORAD 23233US Air Force Space and Missile CenterMeteorology760 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.