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Technology DemonstrationsuborbitalLaunched 8/16/1968

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Launch 1968-F07
Launch Vehicle: Atlas Burner 2
Launch Date: 8/16/1968
Last Contact: 8/16/1968

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: suborbital
Altitude: -700 km
Inclination: 91.3 deg
Dry Mass: 12 kg
Total Mass: 12 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. Air Force
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman

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