Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC2E
Outcome
Success
Flight
480/D054
COSPAR Designator
1967-114
Mission
ESSA 6 (Earth Science)
The ESSA series was the second generation of US meterological satellites after the TIROS (Television & Infra-Red Observation Satellite) series. They were also called OT (Operational TIROS), TOS (TIROS Operational Satellite).
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
428 (56 YTD)
Site launches
282 (37 YTD)
Pad launches
33 (5 YTD)
Payloads (12)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-114 | Castor 1 | GSFC | ||
| 1967-114 | Castor 1 | GSFC | ||
| 1967-114 | Castor 1 | GSFC | ||
| 1967-114 | Thor DSV-2C 480 | GSFC | ||
| 1967-114 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1967-114 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1967-114 | DSV-3E-3 S/N 20221 | GSFC | ||
| 1967-114A | TOS D | ESSA | US | Track |
| 1967-114B | FW4D S/N 41105 | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1967-114C | ESSA 6 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1967-114D | ESSA 6 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1967-114E | FW4D yo weight | GSFC | US | Track |