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USA-143

Rocket launch

by USA

Launch time30 Apr 199916:30 UTC

failure

Incorrectly programmed guidance computer caused loss of Centaur attitude control. Payload left in a useless orbit.

Rocket TitanIV(401)B

launched from Cape Canaveral, SLC-40USA

Payloads

NamePurposeMassComment
USA-143 (Milstar DFS-3m)---