TIROS-3

The launch of NASA Thor DM-19 Delta took place on 12 Jul 1961, launching the TIROS-3 mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 777.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

12 Jul 1961

10:25 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:

LEO

Altitude:

777km

Inclination:

47.9°

Eccentricity:

0.045

Apogee Altitude:

812km

Perigee Altitude:

742km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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