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Syncom 1

Thor Delta BUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 17B
Thursday, February 14, 1963 · 05:35 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Thor Delta B

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches1078
Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

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Mission Brief

Syncom 1 was designed to be the first test of a communications satellite in geosynchronous orbit.

PayloadSyncom 1
OrbitGeosynchronous Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 17B

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.446°N
Longitude
80.566°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

05:35 AM UTC - 05:35 AM UTC

Delay History

1
Feb 14Feb 14Success → Success

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