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Ferret 2

Thor Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 18, 1962, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 18, 1962 · 20:20 UTCLaunch 1962 OMELaunch no. 174 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 18, 1962, 20:20
Launch designation
1962 OME
Mission
Ferret 2
Flight name
FTV 2312
Vehicle flight ID
343/2312
Flight code
TAG045/TASTY TREAT

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
406 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 23121962 OME 1NORAD 308National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence345 kgReentered attached to another object · Oct 30, 1963

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