LAUNCH MISSION

USAF Atlas E/SGS-2 GPS 11

Name: USAF Atlas E/SGS-2 GPS 11
Start: 1985-10-09T02:53:00.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 3W

Status

Success

DATE

9 OCT 1985

LAUNCH PROVIDER

United States Air Force

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 3W

Description

First generation GPS satellite

Atlas E/SGS-2

Rocket Description

The Atlas E/F (or SB-1A) was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket built using parts of decommissioned SM-65 Atlas missiles. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets.

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