Space Launch CalendarDMSP Block 5D-2 S-9 on Atlas E, 1987-06-20 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1987-06-20 02:34 UTC
VehicleAtlas EAtlas E
Atlas E flight no.6success rate so far 100%
No. in 198757 / 114orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited StatesAFSD
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | South Vandenberg AFB, California |
| Payload | DMSP Block 5D-2 S-9 |
| GCAT launch tag | 1987-053 |
| Mass to orbit | 1.5 t |
Neighbouring Atlas E launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-12-21 | DMSP Block 5D-2 S-6 | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1983-03-28 | NOAA E | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1983-11-18 | DMSP Block 5D-2 S-7 | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1984-12-12 | NOAA F | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1986-09-17 | NOAA G | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1987-06-20 | DMSP Block 5D-2 S-9 | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1988-02-03 | DMSP Block 5D-2 S-8 | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1988-09-24 | NOAA H | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1990-12-01 | DMSP Block 5D-2 S-10 | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1991-05-14 | NOAA D | Atlas E | VS | Success |
| 1991-11-28 | DMSP Block 5D-2 S-12 | Atlas E | VS | Success |
Atlas E launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.