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OV3-1

Scout B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 22, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 22, 1966 · 09:45 UTCLaunch 1966-034Launch no. 558 in the log
RocketScout B
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 22, 1966, 09:45
Launch designation
1966-034
Mission
OV3-1
Vehicle flight ID
S145C
Flight code
LABRADOR RETRIEVER

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
5,774 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.069 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OV3-11966-034ANORAD 2150US Air Force Office of Aerospace ResearchSpace science69 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.