Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC17A
Outcome
Success
Flight
560/D082
COSPAR Designator
1971-009
Mission
NATO IIB (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
539 (3 YTD)
Site launches
254 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
50 (1 YTD)
Payloads (12)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-009 | Star 17A | NATO | I-NATO | |
| 1971-009 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1971-009 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1971-009 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1971-009 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1B 560 | GSFC | ||
| 1971-009 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1971-009 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1971-009 | DSV-3E-3 82 | GSFC | ||
| 1971-009A | NATOSAT-II | NATO | I-NATO | Track |
| 1971-009B | Star 37D S/N 022 | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1971-009C | Star 37D yo weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1971-009D | Spurious | GSFC | US |