Echo 1

The launch of NASA Thor DM-19 Delta took place on 13 May 1960, launching the Echo 1 mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload should have been deployed in a MEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

13 May 1960

09:16 AM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

NASA

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Cape Canaveral

Florida, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Thor DM-19 Delta

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

MEO

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