Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC36B
Outcome
Success
Flight
AC-53
COSPAR Designator
1979-082
Mission
HEAO 3 (Astrophysics)
Astronomy satellite dedicated to gamma and cosmic rays
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
746 (10 YTD)
Site launches
360 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
25 (1 YTD)