TD-1A

5879
Spacetrack Directory Number
1972-03-12
Orbit launches
1980-01-09
2859 Days in orbit


Satellite information TD-1A

Spacetrack Directory Name TD-1A
Orbit launches 1972-03-12
Deorbitation date 1980-01-09
Days in orbit 2859
Country/organisation of origin European Space Research Organization (ESRO)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)

Additional information TD-1A

TD 1A, 5879 was a payload satellite owned by ESRO (EU) that was launched on Sun, 12 Mar 1972 UTC via a THOR DELTA N launch vehicle from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.



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