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NNS O-8

Scout A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 26, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 26, 1966 · 03:31 UTCLaunch 1966-024Launch no. 547 in the log
RocketScout A
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 26, 1966, 03:31
Launch designation
1966-024
Mission
NNS O-8
Flight name
NNS O-8 (N-7)
Vehicle flight ID
S143C
Flight code
BEST GIRL

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,141 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.051 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 300801966-024ANORAD 2119Bureau of Naval Weapons, US NavyNavigation51 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.