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GAMBIT SV 956

Atlas Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 11, 1964, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 11, 1964 · 20:14 UTCLaunch 1964-012Launch no. 308 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC2-3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 11, 1964, 20:14
Launch designation
1964-012
Mission
GAMBIT SV 956
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
296D/4804
Flight code
INK BLOTTER

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 34351964-012ANORAD 764National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · Mar 16, 1964
SRV Mission 40061964-012National 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.