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Weather Satellites: ATS VI

ATS VI - Applications Technology Satellite VI

Launch date: May 30, 1974

Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch vehicle: Titan 3C

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:

To test transmitting educational infromation to other countries. To conducted air traffic control tests, and to practice satellite-assisted search and rescue techniques.

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