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Unknown Payload
Long March 6C
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
PadLaunch Complex 9A
DateAug 25, 2026
PrecisionAbout 03:20 AM UTC
Schedule watchTracking updates
T– about 12hWindow opens 03:15 AM UTC
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Failure
ESRO 2A
Scout BEuropean Space Research OrganisationSpace Launch Complex 5
Tuesday, May 30, 1967 · 02:06 AM UTC
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
ESRO 2 (European Space Research Organisation), Iris (International Radiation Investigation Satellite) was a 75 kg spin-stabilized spacecraft. On the launch of ESRO 2A, the third stage vehicle failed and the spacecraft did not achieve orbit.
PayloadESRO 2A
OrbitPolar Orbit
CustomerEuropean Space Research Organisation
StagesUnknown
PadSpace Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Ground vector
Launch site
Site locked
Space Launch Complex 5
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Global range
- Latitude
- 34.608°N
- Longitude
- 120.625°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
02:06 AM UTC - 02:06 AM UTC
Schedule History
No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.
