Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC17B
Outcome
Success
Flight
483/D067
COSPAR Designator
1969-016
Mission
ESSA 9 (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 E1
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
482 (8 YTD)
Site launches
232 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
37 (2 YTD)
Payloads (11)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-069E | ESSA 9 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1968-069F | ESSA 9 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1969-016 | Castor 1 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-016 | Castor 1 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-016 | Castor 1 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-016 | Thor DSV-2C 483 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-016 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1969-016 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1969-016 | DSV-3E-3 S/N 20225 | GSFC | ||
| 1969-016A | TOS G | ESSA | US | Track |
| 1969-016B | FW4D S/N 2322-1 | GSFC | US | Track |