Status
Success
DSAP-2 F3
Launch Time
Thu Mar 31, 1966 05:41 UTC
Thu Mar 31, 1966 05:41 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
DSAP-2 F3
The DSAP-2 (Defense Satellite Application Program Block 2) satellites series consisted of three modified DSAP-1 satellites.
While retaining the shape and dimension of the earlier series, these three satellites featured improved infrared radiometers.
The designation DMSP-2 (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 2) was retroactively assigned to these satellites.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 73.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Location
SLC-10W (75-2-6), Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
1966
30th orbital launch attempt
Thor-Burner
6th mission
2nd mission of 1966
4th successful mission
1st consecutive successful mission