Photo: NOAA Photo Library · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
Syncom 1 was designed to be the first test of a communications satellite in geosynchronous orbit.
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 B
- Vehicle
- Thor Delta B
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MissionCommunications · GSO
Communications · GSO
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