Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC17A
Outcome
Success
Flight
558/D077
COSPAR Designator
1970-021
Mission
NATO IIA (Government/Top Secret)
First generation satellite providing communications bezween officials of NATO nations.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thor Delta M
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
516 (7 YTD)
Site launches
244 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
46 (2 YTD)
Payloads (11)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-021 | Star 17A | NATO | I-NATO | |
| 1970-021 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-021 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-021 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-021 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1B 558 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-021 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1970-021 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1970-021 | DSV-3E-3 77 | GSFC | ||
| 1970-021A | NATOSAT-I | NATO | I-NATO | Track |
| 1970-021B | Star 37D S/N 015 | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1970-021C | Star 37D yo weight | GSFC | US | Track |