Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
LES 8 and 9 were experimental nuclear-powered geostationary communications satellites. Solrad 11A and 11B were scientific satellites designed to monitor the solar X-ray, UV and energetic particle emissions.
Details
Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Mon, Mar 15, 1976, 01:25
Weather
Pro