NOSS-4
The launch of US Air Force Atlas E/F-MSD took place on Dec 9, 1980, launching the NOSS-4 mission. The launch site was Vandenberg, California, United States. The payload should have been deployed in a LEO orbit.
Loss of turbopump lubricant caused the B-1 engine to shut down just before booster jettison; the vehicle flipped around 180° and descended back towards Earth, breaking up as it fell.
Main info
Outcome:
Failed
Date and Time:
Dec 9, 1980 07:18 AM UTC (07:18 AM UTC)
Launch Site:
Vandenberg, California, United States
Operator:
US Air Force - Statistics
Vehicle:
Atlas E/F-MSD
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
LEO
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