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Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16
Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16 launched on Sat, Oct 18, 2003, 04:17 PM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Lifted offNET Oct 2003
NET Sat, Oct 18, 2003, 04:17 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Titan II SLVVehicle
United States Air ForceProvider
Space Launch Complex 4WPad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Titan II SLV to Sun-Synchronous 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 Titan II SLV ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
DMSP F-16
The 16th flight of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5D series with a main mission of cloud imagery and MW imaging/temperature/humidity sounding.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16 launch?
Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Oct 18, 2003, 04:17 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16?
Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16 is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Titan II SLV.
Where does Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.