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GAMBIT SV 951

Atlas Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 12, 1963, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 12, 1963 · 20:45 UTCLaunch 1963-028Launch no. 263 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC2-3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 12, 1963, 20:45
Launch designation
1963-028
Mission
GAMBIT SV 951
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
201D/4702
Flight code
FISH POOL

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
216 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 14671963-028ANORAD 618National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jul 18, 1963
SRV Mission 40011963-028National Reconnaissance Office———

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