DMSP-5D1 F3 Mission

Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

1 May 1978, 3:05am

Location

Vandenberg SFB Launch Site

Vandenberg SFB

Pad

Space Launch Complex 10W

Launch Service Provider

United States Air Force logo

United States Air Force

Vehicle

Thor DSV-2U

Mission

DMSP-5D1 F3

Mission Type

Government/Top Secret

Destination

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Military meteorological satellite

Updated: Jan 3, 7:56pm UTC

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