1978-103 Success
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Einstein Observatory
Nov 13, 1978, 05:24 AM UTC
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Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC36B
Outcome
Success
Flight
AC-52
COSPAR Designator
1978-103
Mission
Einstein Observatory (Astrophysics)
Astrophysics research satellite
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
732 (28 YTD)
Site launches
352 (16 YTD)
Pad launches
24 (4 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-103 | HEAO B telescope cover | MSFC | US | |
| 1978-103 | HEAO B star tracker cover | MSFC | US | |
| 1978-103 | HEAO B star tracker cover | MSFC | US | |
| 1978-103 | Atlas Booster | LERC | ||
| 1978-103 | Atlas SLV-3D 5032D | LERC | ||
| 1978-103 | Centaur PLF | NASA | ||
| 1978-103 | Centaur PLF | NASA | ||
| 1978-103A | HEAO B | MSFC | US | Track |
| 1978-103B | Centaur D-1AR AC-52 | LERC | US | Track |