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AFP-201 PVP 854

Atlas Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 5, 1962, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 5, 1962 · 17:58 UTCLaunch 1962 A LAMLaunch no. 186 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 5, 1962, 17:58
Launch designation
1962 A LAM
Mission
AFP-201 PVP 854
Flight name
FTV 2404
Vehicle flight ID
124D/2404
Flight code
AIR SCOUT

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
202 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.9 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 24041962 A LAMNORAD 361Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Special Projects (NRO Program A)Optical imaging400 kgReentered attached to another object · Aug 6, 1962
FTV 2404 RV1962 A LAMUS Air Force Sec. AF, Office of Satellite and Missile Systems———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.