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NNS O-9

Scout A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 19, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 19, 1966 · 02:27 UTCLaunch 1966-041Launch no. 568 in the log
RocketScout A
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 19, 1966, 02:27
Launch designation
1966-041
Mission
NNS O-9
Flight name
NNS O-9 (N-8)
Vehicle flight ID
S146C
Flight code
DANCE LESSON

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,201 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.051 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 300901966-041ANORAD 2176USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation51 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.