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SuccessNimbus 5 · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Monday, Dec 11, 1972, 07:56 UTC
Launch window
Monday, Dec 11, 1972, 07:56 UTC – Monday, Dec 11, 1972, 07:56 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Nimbus 5
Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Satellite used to test advanced meteorological sensor systems
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