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GAMBIT SV 966

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 12, 1965, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 12, 1965 · 19:20 UTCLaunch 1965-019Launch no. 418 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC2-3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 12, 1965, 19:20
Launch designation
1965-019
Mission
GAMBIT SV 966
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7104/4816
Flight code
SHIP RAIL

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 49201965-019ANORAD 1247National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · Mar 17, 1965
SRV Mission 40161965-019National 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.