Transit-5A 1

The launch of NASA Scout-X3 took place on 19 Dec 1962, launching the Transit-5A 1 mission. The launch site was Vandenberg, California, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 711.5.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

19 Dec 1962

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

NASA

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Vandenberg

California, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Scout-X3

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

711.5km

Inclination:

90.63°

Eccentricity:

0.016

Apogee Altitude:

723km

Perigee Altitude:

700km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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