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DMSP Block 5B F-2 (SV-1) on Thor Burner 2A, 1972-03-24 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1972-03-24 08:46 UTC
VehicleThor Burner 2AThor Burner 2A
Thor Burner 2A flight no.2success rate so far 100%
No. in 197217 / 108orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited States10ADS
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Vandenberg AFB, California |
| Payload | DMSP Block 5B F-2 (SV-1) |
| GCAT launch tag | 1972-018 |
| Mass to orbit | 0.2 t |
Neighbouring Thor Burner 2A launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-10-14 | DMSP Block 5B F-1 (SV-2) | Thor Burner 2A | V | Success |
| 1972-03-24 | DMSP Block 5B F-2 (SV-1) | Thor Burner 2A | V | Success |
| 1972-11-09 | DMSP Block 5B F-3 | Thor Burner 2A | V | Success |
| 1973-08-17 | DMSP Block 5B F-4 | Thor Burner 2A | V | Success |
| 1974-03-16 | DMSP Block 5B F-5 | Thor Burner 2A | V | Success |
| 1974-08-09 | DMSP Block 5C F-1 | Thor Burner 2A | V | Success |
| 1975-05-24 | DMSP Block 5C F-2 | Thor Burner 2A | V | Success |
Thor Burner 2A launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.