Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
SuccessHEAO 3 · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Thursday, Sep 20, 1979, 05:28 UTC
Launch window
Thursday, Sep 20, 1979, 05:28 UTC – Thursday, Sep 20, 1979, 05:28 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
HEAO 3
Type
Astrophysics
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Astronomy satellite dedicated to gamma and cosmic rays
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