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ESSA 1

Thor Delta CUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 17A
Thursday, February 3, 1966 · 07:41 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Thor Delta C

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches1078
Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

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Mission Brief

The ESSA series was the second generation of US meterological satellites after the TIROS (Television & Infra-Red Observation Satellite) series. They were also called OT (Operational TIROS), TOS (TIROS Operational Satellite).

PayloadESSA 1
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 17A

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.447°N
Longitude
80.565°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

07:41 AM UTC - 07:41 AM UTC

Delay History

1
Feb 3Feb 3Success → Success

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