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Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Poppy 9A,B,C,D
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Poppy 9A,B,C,D launched on Tue, Dec 14, 1971, 12:13 PM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Lifted offNET Dec 1971
NET Tue, Dec 14, 1971, 12:13 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Thorad SLV-2G Agena DVehicle
United States Air ForceProvider
Space Launch Complex 1WPad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Thorad SLV-2G Agena D to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Thorad SLV-2G Agena D ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Poppy 9A,B,C,D
Poppy was the follow-on ELINT system, which succeeded the Grab ELINT satellite system.
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What time does Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Poppy 9A,B,C,D launch?
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Poppy 9A,B,C,D is scheduled to lift off Tue, Dec 14, 1971, 12:13 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Poppy 9A,B,C,D?
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Who is launching Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Poppy 9A,B,C,D?
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Poppy 9A,B,C,D is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
Where does Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Poppy 9A,B,C,D launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 1W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.