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GAMBIT SV 954

Atlas Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on December 18, 1963, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 18, 1963 · 21:45 UTCLaunch 1963-051Launch no. 291 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC2-3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 18, 1963, 21:45
Launch designation
1963-051
Mission
GAMBIT SV 954
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
227D/4802
Flight code
REST EASY

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 23721963-051ANORAD 711National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Dec 20, 1963
SRV Mission 40041963-051National 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.