DMSP-5B F4

DMSP-5B F4 launched on 17 August 1973, 04:49 UTC on a Thor Burner 2A from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: DMSP-5B F4.

NameDMSP-5B F4
Launch time (UTC)17 August 1973, 04:49 UTC
VehicleThor Burner 2A
Launch siteVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
CompanyUnited States Air Force
OutcomeSuccess
PayloadsDMSP-5B F4
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

Questions

When did DMSP-5B F4 launch?
DMSP-5B F4 launched on 17 August 1973, 04:49 UTC.
What rocket launched DMSP-5B F4?
DMSP-5B F4 launched on a Thor Burner 2A.
Where did DMSP-5B F4 launch from?
DMSP-5B F4 launched from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What was the outcome of DMSP-5B F4?
The recorded outcome is Success.

Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.

Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.