DMSP-5D1 F5

Failure US Air Force, Thor DSV-2U

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Military meteorological satellite

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Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
to orbit0 km1,400 km downrange500 km up

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Launch window and padVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

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Rocket and boosterThor DSV-2U
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Thor DSV-2U

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MissionGovernment/Top Secret · SSO

Government/Top Secret · SSO

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