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GAMBIT SV 976

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 18, 1966, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 18, 1966 · 20:00 UTCLaunch 1966-022Launch no. 544 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC2-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 18, 1966, 20:00
Launch designation
1966-022
Mission
GAMBIT SV 976
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7116/4823
Flight code
DUMB DORA

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
301 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 08791966-022ANORAD 2109National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Mar 24, 1966
OPS 09741966-022BUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV Mission 40261966-022National 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.