MISSION NAME
DMSP-5B F5 5
Status
Success
DATE
16 MAR 1974
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 10W
Description
Military meteorological satellite
Thor Burner 2A
Rocket Description
The Thor-Burner was an American expendable launch system, a member of the Thor rocket family. It consisted of a Thor missile, with one or two Burner upper stages.