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Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 4
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 4 launched on Wed, Apr 8, 1970, 08:17 AM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Lifted offNET Apr 1970
NET Wed, Apr 8, 1970, 08:17 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Thorad SLV-2G Agena DVehicle
United States Air ForceProvider
Space Launch Complex 2EPad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Thorad SLV-2G Agena D to Polar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Thorad SLV-2G Agena D ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Nimbus 4
Meteorological research and development satellite
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What time does Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 4 launch?
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 4 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Apr 8, 1970, 08:17 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 4?
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Who is launching Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 4?
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 4 is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
Where does Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 4 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.