TD-1A

Europe / ESRO

Spacecraft n°:

ESA spacecraft n°: 6

TD 1A = Thor Delta 1A

Launch data:

Designation	05879 / 72014A
Launch date	12 Mar 1972
Launch site	Va, SLC-2E
Launch vehicle	Delta-N (#88)
Mission	Scientific: UV astronomy
Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee	523/550 km
Inclination	97.6°
Period	95.4 min
Mass at launch	472 kg

End of life

Decay

09 Jan 1980

Astrophilately covers:

Launch cancel Vandenberg Air Force.

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