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Ferret 5

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 28, 1964, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 28, 1964 · 03:20 UTCLaunch 1964-011Launch no. 307 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 28, 1964, 03:20
Launch designation
1964-011
Mission
Ferret 5
Flight name
OPS 3722
Vehicle flight ID
402/2316
Flight code
TAG087/FIRST QUARTER

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
521 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 37221964-011ANORAD 759National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence551 kgReentered attached to another object · Feb 19, 1969
BIRD DOG 21964-011ANational 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.