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DMSP Block 5D-2 S-13

Atlas E launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 24, 1995, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 24, 1995 · 14:05 UTCLaunch 1995-015Launch no. 3,977 in the log
RocketAtlas E
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF AFSPCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 24, 1995, 14:05
Launch designation
1995-015
Mission
DMSP Block 5D-2 S-13
Flight name
USA 109 (DMSP)
Vehicle flight ID
45E

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP F-131995-015ANORAD 23533US Air Force Space and Missile CenterMeteorology749 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.