Nimbus 5
Nimbus 5 launched on 11 December 1972, 07:56 UTC on a Delta 0900 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Nimbus 5.
| Name | Nimbus 5 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 11 December 1972, 07:56 UTC |
| Vehicle | Delta 0900 |
| Launch site | Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA |
| Company | United States Air Force |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Nimbus 5 |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did Nimbus 5 launch?
- Nimbus 5 launched on 11 December 1972, 07:56 UTC.
- What rocket launched Nimbus 5?
- Nimbus 5 launched on a Delta 0900.
- Where did Nimbus 5 launch from?
- Nimbus 5 launched from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
- What was the outcome of Nimbus 5?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.