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P35-3

Scout X-3M launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 19, 1963, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 19, 1963 · 16:52 UTCLaunch 1963-005Launch no. 231 in the log
RocketScout X-3M
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 19, 1963, 16:52
Launch designation
1963-005
Mission
P35-3
Flight name
OPS 0240 (AF-3)
Vehicle flight ID
S126
Flight code
BLUE SCOUT V

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
860 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.050 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 02401963-005ANORAD 533National Reconnaissance OfficeMeteorology50 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Dec 26, 1979

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