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Ferret 7

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 4, 1964, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 4, 1964 · 02:12 UTCLaunch 1964-072Launch no. 379 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 4, 1964, 02:12
Launch designation
1964-072
Mission
Ferret 7
Flight name
OPS 3062
Vehicle flight ID
430/2317
Flight code
TAG103/ECHO HOLE

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
526 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 30621964-072ANORAD 922National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence526 kgReentered attached to another object · Nov 5, 1969
BIRD DOG 31964-072ANational 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.