Launch Overview
Vehicle
Delta 0900
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC2W
Outcome
Success
Flight
577/D093
COSPAR Designator
1972-097
Mission
Nimbus 5 (Earth Science)
Satellite used to test advanced meteorological sensor systems
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Delta 0900
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
589 (25 YTD)
Site launches
394 (19 YTD)
Pad launches
27 (3 YTD)
Payloads (14)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Castor 2 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1C 577 | GSFC | ||
| 1972-097 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1972-097 | Improved Delta PLF | NASA | ||
| 1972-097A | Nimbus E | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1972-097B | Delta DSV-3N-4 | GSFC | US | Track |