Would have been called:
NOAA 3
Date of launch (location):
July 16, 1973 (WTR)
Launch vehicle:
Delta 0330
Weight (kg):
Same as NOAA 1
Shape:
Same as NOAA 1
Dimensions (m):
Same as NOAA 1
Power source:
Same as NOAA 1
Responsible NASA center:
Same as NOAA 1
Prime contractor:
Same as NOAA 1
Project manager:
Jack Sargent
Objectives:
Same as NOAA 1
Equipment:
VHRR
VTRR
SR
SPM
Results:
Unsuccessful; second stage of launch
vehicle failed 270 seconds after ignition; did not achieve
orbital velocity.