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GAMBIT SV 972

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 30, 1965, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 30, 1965 · 19:23 UTCLaunch 1965-076Launch no. 481 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC2-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 30, 1965, 19:23
Launch designation
1965-076
Mission
GAMBIT SV 972
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7110/4821
Flight code
LOG FOG

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 72081965-076ANORAD 1609National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Oct 5, 1965
SRV Mission 40221965-076National 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.