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GAMBIT SV 977

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 19, 1966, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 19, 1966 · 19:15 UTCLaunch 1966-032Launch no. 556 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC2-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 19, 1966, 19:15
Launch designation
1966-032
Mission
GAMBIT SV 977
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7117/4827
Flight code
SHALLOW STREAM

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 09101966-032ANORAD 2146National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Apr 26, 1966
SRV Mission 40271966-032National 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.