Transit 5BN-1, 5E-1

The launch of NASA Thor DSV-2A Ablestar took place on 28 Sep 1963, launching the Transit 5BN-1, 5E-1 mission. The launch site was Vandenberg, California, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 1103.5.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

28 Sep 1963

08:22 PM UTC

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

Thor DSV-2A Ablestar

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

1103.5km

Inclination:

89.9°

Eccentricity:

0.023

Apogee Altitude:

1129km

Perigee Altitude:

1078km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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