1966-082A
The launch on 1966 Sep 16 saw the introduction of the Thor Burner 2 launch vehicle, which replaced the FW4S motor with a Thiokol Star 37B and improved avionics. The Burner 2 upper stage prime contractor was Boeing. The Thor Burner 2 achieved greater injection accuracy, allowing more circular orbits. The payload was Block 4A F-1, the F16 satellite. It carried a modified C system, with 0.4-4 and 8-12 micron bands.
| DMSP F16 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Sep 16 | 0436:09 | Launch by Thor Burner 2 | V 4300B6 |
| 0438:46? | Thor MECO | ||
| 0438:50? | Thor sep | ||
| 0448? | Burner 2 burn 42s | ||
| 0450? | Burner 2 sep | ||
| 1966 Nov 3 | 694 x 900 x 98.5 | ||
| 1968 Nov 3 | End of primary mission | ||
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