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GAMBIT SV 968

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 27, 1965, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 27, 1965 · 20:48 UTCLaunch 1965-041Launch no. 441 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC2-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 27, 1965, 20:48
Launch designation
1965-041
Mission
GAMBIT SV 968
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7108/4815
Flight code
BOTTOM LAND

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 52361965-041ANORAD 1386National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jun 1, 1965
SRV Mission 40181965-041National 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.