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GAMBIT SV 959

Atlas Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 6, 1964, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 6, 1964 · 18:51 UTCLaunch 1964-036Launch no. 340 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC2-3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 6, 1964, 18:51
Launch designation
1964-036
Mission
GAMBIT SV 959
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
352D/4807
Flight code
QUARTER ROUND

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
391 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.3 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 36841964-036ANORAD 825National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · Jul 8, 1964
NOAH'S ARK1964-036BNORAD 826National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence81 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jan 3, 1965
SRV Mission 40091964-036National 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.