Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
05:24:00
Monday November 13, 1978
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Einstein Observatory (HEAO-2) was the first fully imaging X-ray telescope put into space and the second of NASA's three High Energy Astrophysical Observatories. Named HEAO B before launch, the observatory's name was changed to honor Albert Einstein upon its successfully attaining orbit.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
3,130 kilograms

49th
Mission
7th
Mission of 1978
107th
Orbital launch attempt