Pioneer E / TTS-3
The launch of McDonnel Douglas Delta-L took place on Aug 27, 1969, launching the Pioneer E / TTS-3 mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload should have been deployed in a Other orbit.
A defective valve in Stage 1 caused a hydraulic fluid leak and loss of engine gimbaling at T+220 seconds, making it impossible for the second stage to reach orbit. RSO T+480 seconds.
Main info
Outcome:
Failed
Date and Time:
Aug 27, 1969 09:59 PM UTC (09:59 PM UTC)
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Operator:
McDonnel Douglas - Statistics
Vehicle:
Delta-L
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
Other
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