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LAUNCH MISSION

USAF Thor Delta N6 NOAA 1

Status

Success

DATE

11 DEC 1970

LAUNCH PROVIDER

United States Air Force

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 2W

Description

Sun-synchronous meteorological satellite

Thor Delta N6 rocket used for the NOAA 1 space launch

Thor Delta N6

Rocket Description

American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.