TIROS-6

The launch of NASA Thor DM-19 Delta took place on 18 Sep 1962, launching the TIROS-6 mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 699.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

18 Sep 1962

08:53 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:

699km

Inclination:

58.32°

Eccentricity:

0.019

Apogee Altitude:

712km

Perigee Altitude:

686km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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