1969-006 Success

Thor Delta C1 | OSO 5

Jan 22, 1969, 04:48 PM UTC

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Launch Overview

Vehicle

Thor Delta C1

Agency

United States Air Force

Site / Pad

CC / LC17B

Outcome

Success

Flight

487/D064

COSPAR Designator

1969-006

Mission

OSO 5 (Astrophysics)

OSO (Orbital Solar Observatory) satellite. Its purpose was to return data on the ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma ray emissions of the sun and galaxy.

Vehicle & Provider

Rocket

Thor Delta C1

Provider

United States Air Force

Agency launches

475 (1 YTD)

Site launches

228 (1 YTD)

Pad launches

36 (1 YTD)

Payloads (6)

Piece Name Owner State Track
1969-006 AJ10-118D S/N 20103 GSFC US
1969-006 Thor DSV-2A 487 GSFC
1969-006 Fairing GSFC
1969-006 Fairing GSFC
1969-006A OSO F GSFC US Track
1969-006B FW4D GSFC US Track