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TD-1A
TD-1A; Thor Delta 1A Credit: Manufacturer Image |
European technology satellite. Sixth satellite of ESRO. Astronomy, X-Ray satellite built by Engins Matra (prime), ERNO (structure), Saab (communications) for ESRO, Europe. Launched 1972.
Status: Operational 1972. First Launch: 1972-03-12. Last Launch: 1972-03-12. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 472 kg (1,040 lb).
More at: TD-1A.
Family:
Sun synchronous orbit,
Technology,
Technology satellite.
Country:
Europe.
Spacecraft:
ESRO.
Launch Vehicles:
Thor,
Delta,
Thor Delta N.
Launch Sites:
Vandenberg,
Vandenberg SLC2E.
Bibliography:
2,
279,
6,
6967,
13263.
1972 March 12 - .
01:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta N.
- TD-1A; Thor Delta 1A - .
Payload: TD 1A. Mass: 472 kg (1,040 lb). Nation: Europe.
Agency: ESRO.
Class: Technology.
Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: TD-1A.
Decay Date: 1980-01-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 5879 . COSPAR: 1972-014A. Apogee: 550 km (340 mi). Perigee: 523 km (324 mi). Inclination: 97.60 deg. Period: 95.40 min. Sixth satellite of ESRO. Also registered as US object 1972-14A in A/AC.105/INF.255 with orbit 95.3 min, 525 x 548 km x 97.5 deg, category B. .
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