Echo 1A
The launch of NASA Thor DM-19 Delta took place on Aug 12, 1960, launching the Echo 1A mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload was deployed in a MEO orbit at an altitude of 1561.5km.
Main info
Outcome:
Completed Successfully
Date and Time:
Aug 12, 1960 09:39 AM UTC (09:39 AM UTC)
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Operator:
NASA - Statistics
Vehicle:
Thor DM-19 Delta
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
MEO
Altitude:
1561.5km
Inclination:
47.3°
Eccentricity:
0.381
Apogee Altitude:
2157km
Perigee Altitude:
966km
LTDN:
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