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GAMBIT SV 965

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 23, 1965, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 23, 1965 · 20:06 UTCLaunch 1965-005Launch no. 401 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC2-3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 23, 1965, 20:06
Launch designation
1965-005
Mission
GAMBIT SV 965
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7106/4812
Flight code
SAND LARK

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 47031965-005ANORAD 980National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · Jan 29, 1965
SRV Mission 40151965-005National 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.