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NNS O-1

Thor Ablestar launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 6, 1964, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 6, 1964 · 17:04 UTCLaunch 1964-063Launch no. 368 in the log
RocketThor Ablestarvariant 2
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-1-2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 6, 1964, 17:04
Launch designation
1964-063
Mission
NNS O-1
Vehicle flight ID
423/AB016
Flight code
AIR ALARM

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,089 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.085 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 300101964-063BNORAD 897Bureau of Naval Weapons, US NavyNavigation54 kgIn orbit
Dragsphere 11964-063CNORAD 900Naval Research LabCalibration1 kgIn orbit
Dragsphere 21964-063ENORAD 902Naval Research LabCalibration10 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.