DMSP-2A F1 (P35-3 - OPS 0240))

USA

Launch data:

Designation	00533 / 63005A
Launch date	19 Feb 1963 - 16:33 ? UT
Launch site	Va, PALC-D
Launch vehicle	Scout X-3M (#S126)
Mission
Earth orbit on:
Perigee / Apogee	km
Inclination	°
Period	min

Improper orbit. First DMSP with Infrared System.

Decay:

Out of service:
Cause:
Descent date:	26 Dec 1979
Lifetime:

Mission details:

Ref.: #1, #7, #111(feb 02) - update: 17.04.05