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OV1-4S

Atlas D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 30, 1966, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 30, 1966 · 09:20 UTCLaunch 1966-025Launch no. 549 in the log
RocketAtlas D
SpaceportVandenbergpad ABRESB3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 30, 1966, 09:20
Launch designation
1966-025
Mission
OV1-4S
Flight name
OV1-4/OV1-5/Pod 28
Vehicle flight ID
72D/NB20.152 RS
Flight code
BRONZE BELL

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,094 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.451 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OV1-41966-025ANORAD 2121US Air Force Office of Aerospace ResearchSpace science87 kgIn orbit
OV1-51966-025BNORAD 2122US Air Force Office of Aerospace ResearchMissile early warning114 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.