Nimbus B
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
United States Air Force
Launch Status
FailureMission
Nimbus B
Type: Earth Science
The Nimbus-B meteorological R&D satellite was designed to serve as a stabilized, earth-oriented platform for the testing of advanced systems for sensing and collecting meteorological data. It was lost due to a malfunction in the booster guidance system.
Location
Space Launch Complex 2E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
698 rockets have launched from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
Agency
United States Air Force
Type: Government
Abbreviation: USAF
Country: USA
