Photo: NOAA Photo Library · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
The Orbital Solar Observatory satellite was deisgned to perform solar physics experiments
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 boosterThor Delta N
- Vehicle
- Thor Delta N
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MissionHeliophysics · LEO
Heliophysics · LEO
What it put in orbit4 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSO 7 1971-083A | Payload | re-entered 1974-07-09 | |
| TETR 4 1971-083B | Payload | re-entered 1978-09-19 | |
| DELTA 1 R/B 1971-083C | Rocket body | re-entered 1974-01-24 | |
| DELTA 1 DEB 1971-083D | Debris | re-entered 1971-12-20 |
COSPAR ID 1971-083. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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