Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor DSV-2U
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC10W
Outcome
Success
Flight
143
COSPAR Designator
1978-042
Mission
DMSP-5D1 F3 (Government/Top Secret)
Military meteorological satellite
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thor DSV-2U
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
716 (12 YTD)
Site launches
461 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
29 (1 YTD)
Payloads (10)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-042 | Star 37S S/N 15004 | SAMSO | US | |
| 1978-042 | Thor DM-18A 143 | USAF | ||
| 1978-042 | Star 37XE S/N 40034 | USAF | ||
| 1978-042 | Burner 2A Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1978-042 | Burner 2A Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1978-042A | DMSP Block 5D S-3 | SAMSO | US | Track |
| 1978-042B | DMSP F-3 solar array band | SAMSO | US | Track |
| 1978-042C | DMSP F-3 solar array band | SAMSO | US | Track |
| 1978-042D | DMSP F-3 OLS Cover | SAMSO | US | Track |
| 1978-042E | DMSP F-3 OLS Cooler Cover | SAMSO | US | Track |