Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC36B
Outcome
Success
Flight
AC-45
COSPAR Designator
1977-075
Mission
HEAO 1 (Astrophysics)
Observatory satellite dedicated to X-ray and gamma-ray studies
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
694 (14 YTD)
Site launches
327 (10 YTD)
Pad launches
20 (1 YTD)