LAUNCH MISSION

USAF Atlas F/SVS Navstar 6

Name: USAF Atlas F/SVS Navstar 6
Start: 1980-04-26T10:00:00.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 3E

Status

Success

DATE

26 APR 1980

LAUNCH PROVIDER

United States Air Force

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 3E

Description

First generation GPS satellite

Atlas F/SVS

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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