VSFB Launches 1981

All rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, United States in 1981. Browse the complete 1981 manifest with live countdowns, mission details and launch outcomes.

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MissionVehicleSiteNETStatus

KH-8 51

United States Air Force

Titan 24BVandenberg SFBFeb 28, 1981

SUCCESS

KH-8 51

United States Air Force

Feb 28, 1981

SUCCESS

Jumpseat 6

United States Air Force

Titan 34BVandenberg SFBApr 24, 1981

SUCCESS

Jumpseat 6

United States Air Force

Apr 24, 1981

SUCCESS

Nova 1

United States Air Force

Scout G-1Vandenberg SFBMay 15, 1981

SUCCESS

Nova 1

United States Air Force

May 15, 1981

SUCCESS

NOAA 7

United States Air Force

Atlas FVandenberg SFBJun 23, 1981

SUCCESS

NOAA 7

United States Air Force

Jun 23, 1981

SUCCESS

Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2

United States Air Force

Delta 3913Vandenberg SFBAug 3, 1981

SUCCESS

Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2

United States Air Force

Aug 3, 1981

SUCCESS

KH-11 4

United States Air Force

Titan IIIDVandenberg SFBSep 3, 1981

SUCCESS

KH-11 4

United States Air Force

Sep 3, 1981

SUCCESS

Solar Mesosphere Explorer

United States Air Force

Delta 2310Vandenberg SFBOct 6, 1981

SUCCESS

Solar Mesosphere Explorer

United States Air Force

Oct 6, 1981

SUCCESS

Navstar 7

United States Air Force

Atlas E/SVSVandenberg SFBDec 19, 1981

FAILURE

Navstar 7

United States Air Force

Dec 19, 1981

FAILURE