NOAA 6

NOAA 6 launched on 27 June 1979, 15:51 UTC on a Atlas F from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: NOAA 6.

NameNOAA 6
Launch time (UTC)27 June 1979, 15:51 UTC
VehicleAtlas F
Launch siteVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
CompanyUnited States Air Force
OutcomeSuccess
PayloadsNOAA 6
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

Questions

When did NOAA 6 launch?
NOAA 6 launched on 27 June 1979, 15:51 UTC.
What rocket launched NOAA 6?
NOAA 6 launched on a Atlas F.
Where did NOAA 6 launch from?
NOAA 6 launched from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What was the outcome of NOAA 6?
The recorded outcome is Success.

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

Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.