Nimbus 2
The launch of NASA Thor SLV-2A Agena-B took place on May 15, 1966, launching the Nimbus 2 mission. The launch site was Vandenberg, California, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 1141km.
Main info
Outcome:
Completed Successfully
Date and Time:
May 15, 1966 07:55 AM UTC (07:55 AM UTC)
Launch Site:
Vandenberg, California, United States
Operator:
NASA - Statistics
Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena-B
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
LEO
Altitude:
1141km
Inclination:
100.35°
Eccentricity:
0.033
Apogee Altitude:
1179km
Perigee Altitude:
1103km
LTDN:
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