Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC17A
Outcome
Success
Flight
554/D074
COSPAR Designator
1969-101
Mission
Skynet IA (Government/Top Secret)
First generation satellite providing communications for the British armed forces.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thor Delta M
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
508 (34 YTD)
Site launches
242 (15 YTD)
Pad launches
44 (7 YTD)
Payloads (10)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-101 | Star 17A | MOD | UK | |
| 1969-101 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-101 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-101 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-101 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1B 554 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-101 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1969-101 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1969-101 | DSV-3E-3 74 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-101A | Skynet IA | MOD | UK | Track |
| 1969-101B | Star 37D S/N 017 | GSFC | US | Track |