Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta E
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC2E
Outcome
Success
Flight
484/D048
COSPAR Designator
1967-036
Mission
ESSA 5 (Earth Science)
The ESSA series was the second generation of US meterological satellites after the TIROS (Television & Infra-Red Observation Satellite) series. They were also called OT (Operational TIROS), TOS (TIROS Operational Satellite).
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thor Delta E
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
391 (19 YTD)
Site launches
257 (12 YTD)
Pad launches
30 (2 YTD)
Payloads (11)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-036 | Castor | GSFC | ||
| 1967-036 | Castor | GSFC | ||
| 1967-036 | Castor | GSFC | ||
| 1967-036 | Thor DSV-2C (S/N 20215) | GSFC | ||
| 1967-036 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1967-036 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1967-036 | DSV-3E-3 S/N 20214 | GSFC | ||
| 1967-036A | TOS C | ESSA | US | Track |
| 1967-036B | Altair 2 X-258E6 RH-141 | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1967-036C | ESSA 5 despin weight | ESSA | US | Track |
| 1967-036D | ESSA 5 despin weight | ESSA | US | Track |