Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta N
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC2E
Outcome
Success
Flight
528/D058
COSPAR Designator
1968-069
Mission
ESSA 7 (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 N
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
457 (24 YTD)
Site launches
306 (21 YTD)
Pad launches
37 (4 YTD)
Payloads (11)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-069 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1968-069 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1968-069 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1968-069 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1B 528 | GSFC | ||
| 1968-069 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1968-069 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1968-069A | TOS E | ESSA | US | Track |
| 1968-069B | DSV-3E-3 S/N 20227 | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1968-069C | ESSA 7 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1968-069D | ESSA 7 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1968-069G | deb ESSA 7 | GSFC | US | Track |