Nimbus 2

The launch of NASA Thor SLV-2A Agena-B took place on 15 May 1966, launching the Nimbus 2 mission. The launch site was Vandenberg, California, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 1141.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

15 May 1966

07:55 AM 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 SLV-2A Agena-B

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

1141km

Inclination:

100.35°

Eccentricity:

0.033

Apogee Altitude:

1179km

Perigee Altitude:

1103km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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