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NNS O-7

Scout A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 28, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 28, 1966 · 17:06 UTCLaunch 1966-005Launch no. 526 in the log
RocketScout A
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 28, 1966, 17:06
Launch designation
1966-005
Mission
NNS O-7
Flight name
NNS O-7 (N-6)
Vehicle flight ID
S142C
Flight code
INVENTORY AID

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,392 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.050 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 300701966-005ANORAD 1952Bureau of Naval Weapons, US NavyNavigation50 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.