Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC17A
Outcome
Success
Flight
561/D080
COSPAR Designator
1970-062
Mission
Skynet IB (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
527 (18 YTD)
Site launches
249 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
49 (5 YTD)
Payloads (10)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-062 | Star 37D S/N 018 | GSFC | US | |
| 1970-062 | Star 17A | MOD | UK | |
| 1970-062 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-062 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-062 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-062 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1B 561 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-062 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1970-062 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1970-062 | DSV-3E-3 80 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-062A | Skynet IB | MOD | UK | Track |