Photo: NASA · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
Satellites designed to provide secure voice and data communications for the US military.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
- Site
- Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Rocket and boosterTitan IIIC
- Vehicle
- Titan IIIC
Titan IIIC: specs, record and next flights → US Air Force: all its launches →
MissionGovernment/Top Secret · Direct-GEO
Government/Top Secret · Direct-GEO
What it put in orbit3 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPS 9435 (DSCS 2-5) 1975-040A | Payload | re-entered 1975-05-26 | |
| OPS 9436 (DSCS 2-6) 1975-040B | Payload | re-entered 1975-05-26 | |
| TITAN 3C R/B 1975-040C | Rocket body | re-entered 1975-05-21 |
COSPAR ID 1975-040. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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