Titan 24B
SuccessKH-8 51 · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Saturday, Feb 28, 1981, 19:10 UTC
Launch window
Saturday, Feb 28, 1981, 19:10 UTC – Saturday, Feb 28, 1981, 19:10 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 4W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
KH-8 51
Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
KH-8 Block 4 high resolution reconnaissance satellite.
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