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GAMBIT SV 958

Atlas Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 19, 1964, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 19, 1964 · 19:21 UTCLaunch 1964-024Launch no. 325 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC2-3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 19, 1964, 19:21
Launch designation
1964-024
Mission
GAMBIT SV 958
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
350D/4806
Flight code
BIG FRED

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 35921964-024ANORAD 799National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · May 22, 1964
SRV Mission 40081964-024National 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.