1978-051 Success
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Pioneer Venus Orbiter
May 20, 1978, 01:13 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC36A
Outcome
Success
Flight
AC-50
COSPAR Designator
1978-051
Mission
Pioneer Venus Orbiter (Robotic Exploration)
Venus orbiter carrying 17 expriments
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
719 (15 YTD)
Site launches
345 (9 YTD)
Pad launches
23 (2 YTD)
Payloads (12)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-051 | Star 24 | ARC | US | |
| 1978-051 | ONMS cap | ARC | US | |
| 1978-051 | Atlas Booster | LERC | ||
| 1978-051 | Atlas SLV-3D 5030D | LERC | ||
| 1978-051 | Centaur PLF | NASA | ||
| 1978-051 | Centaur PLF | NASA | ||
| 1978-051 | Star 24 | ARC | US | |
| 1978-051 | ONMS cap | ARC | US | |
| 1978-051A | Pioneer Venus 1 | ARC | US | Track |
| 1978-051A | Pioneer Venus Orbiter | ARC | US | |
| 1978-051B | Centaur D-1AR AC-50 | LERC | US | Track |
| 1978-051B | Centaur D-1AR AC-50 | LERC | US |