Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) Launches 1979

All rocket launches to Sun-Synchronous Orbit in 1979. Browse the complete 1979 SSO manifest with live countdowns, mission details and outcomes.

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MissionVehicleSiteNETStatus

Meteor-Priroda 2-3

Soviet Space Program

Vostok 8A92MBaikonur CosmodromeJan 25, 1979

SUCCESS

Meteor-Priroda 2-3

Soviet Space Program

Jan 25, 1979

SUCCESS

DMSP-5D1 F4

United States Air Force

Thor DSV-2UVandenberg SFBJun 6, 1979

SUCCESS

DMSP-5D1 F4

United States Air Force

Jun 6, 1979

SUCCESS

NOAA 6

United States Air Force

Atlas FVandenberg SFBJun 27, 1979

SUCCESS

NOAA 6

United States Air Force

Jun 27, 1979

SUCCESS

Resurs-F1 17F41 11L

Soviet Space Program

Soyuz UPlesetsk CosmodromeSep 5, 1979

SUCCESS

Resurs-F1 17F41 11L

Soviet Space Program

Sep 5, 1979

SUCCESS