MISSION NAME
Navstar 5 5
Status
Success
DATE
9 FEB 1980
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Description
First generation GPS satellite
Atlas F/SVS
Rocket Description
The Atlas E/F (or SB-1A) was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket built using parts of decommissioned SM-65 Atlas missiles. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets.