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Thor-Delta M 560/D082

Thor-Delta M article 560/D082 successfully launched NATO 2B, the second NATO II communications satellite, on 3 February 1971, completing the three-solid M series.

Identity

Aliases
Delta 82NATO 2B launch vehicleNATO IIB launch vehicleThor 560 / Delta 82
Name
Thor-Delta M 560/D082
Slug
thor-delta-m-560-d082
Status
retired

Details

Description
Thor-Delta M article 560/D082 successfully launched NATO 2B, the second NATO II communications satellite, on 3 February 1971, completing the three-solid M series.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:09:35 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:09:35 UTC

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First Flight Date
1971-02-03
Last Flight Date
1971-02-03
Serial Number
560/D082
Vehicle Code
D082