Thor Delta M
SuccessSkynet IB · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Aug 19, 1970, 12:11 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Aug 19, 1970, 12:11 UTC – Wednesday, Aug 19, 1970, 12:11 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Skynet IB
Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
First generation satellite providing communications for the British armed forces.
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