PADSpace Launch Complex 10W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Military meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Burner 2AAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
DSAP-5B F3
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 10WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 651bf471-d1a4-4288-a160-388abdf9b9ba
Reported date: Nov 9, 1972 at 03:23 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
PAD WEATHER
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VEHICLE — Thor Burner 2A →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Burner 2A
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 launch?
The Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 is scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 1972 at 3:23 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for DSAP-5B F3?
The Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 mission uses the Thor Burner 2A rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Burner 2A has flown 8 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 10W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is DSAP-5B F3 going to?
The DSAP-5B F3 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching DSAP-5B F3?
The Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 9, 1972 at 03:23 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 hours ago
●Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: 651bf471-d1a4-4288-a160-388abdf9b9ba
●Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.77, -120.62
