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Ferret 6

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

July 2, 1964 · 23:59 UTCLaunch 1964-035Launch no. 339 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 2, 1964, 23:59
Launch designation
1964-035
Mission
Ferret 6
Flight name
OPS 3395
Vehicle flight ID
409/2315
Flight code
TAG094/FIRING ORDER

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 33951964-035ANORAD 824National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence498 kgReentered attached to another object · Aug 7, 1969
BIRD DOG 11964-035ANational 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.