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Military meteorological satellite
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Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
- Site
- Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Rocket and boosterThor Burner 2A
- Vehicle
- Thor Burner 2A
Thor Burner 2A: specs, record and next flights → US Air Force: all its launches →
MissionGovernment/Top Secret · SSO
Government/Top Secret · SSO
What it put in orbit1 catalogued object
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPS 5140 (DMSP 5C F8) 1976-016A | Payload | re-entered 1976-02-19 |
COSPAR ID 1976-016. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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