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DMSP Block 5C
Part of DMSP
DMSP-Block-5C F1
DMSP-Block-5C F1
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American earth weather satellite. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. Meteorology satellite built by RCA Astro, USA. Launched 1974 - 1976.

AKA: Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. Status: Operational 1974. First Launch: 1974-08-09. Last Launch: 1976-02-19. Number: 3 . Gross mass: 195 kg (429 lb).


More at: DMSP Block 5C.

Family: Earth, Earth weathersat, Sun synchronous orbit. Country: USA. Launch Vehicles: Thor, Delta, Thor Burner 2A, Thor Burner. Projects: DMSP. Launch Sites: Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC10W. Agency: USAF. Bibliography: 2, 279, 6, 12234.

1974 August 9 - . 03:22 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC10W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor Burner 2A.
1975 May 24 - . 03:22 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC10W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor Burner 2A.
1976 February 19 - . 07:52 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC10W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor Burner 2A. FAILURE: Early booster cut-off due to incorrect calculation of the Thor fuel load.. Failed Stage: G.
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1977 December 1 - .

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