1968-114A
ESSA 8 was another APT satellite, launched by Delta N from Space Launch Complex 2-East at Vandenberg at 1721 on 1968 Dec 15. In 1971 it was reactivated to replace ITOS 1 and NOAA 1 and it was retired on 1976 Mar 6.
| ESSA 8 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Dec 15 | 1721:04 | Launch by Delta N | V SLC2E |
| SRM sep | |||
| 1724:47 | T+3:43 MECO | ||
| St 1 sep | |||
| 1725 | SES-1 5:58.4 | ||
| 1731 | SECO-1, coast 51:04 | ||
| 1822? | SES-2, 0:11.8 | ||
| 1822? | SECO-2 | ||
| 1824? | St 2 sep | ||
| 1825? | Despin? | ||
| 1826 | Equator crossing | ||
| 1968 Dec 15 | 114.83 1433 x 1462 x 101.90 | ||
| 1971 Jul 29 | Reactivated | ||
| 1976 Mar 6 | Decommissioned | ||
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