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GAMBIT SV 980

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 12, 1966, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 12, 1966 · 17:55 UTCLaunch 1966-062Launch no. 589 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 12, 1966, 17:55
Launch designation
1966-062
Mission
GAMBIT SV 980
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7120/4828
Flight code
SNAKE CREEK

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 18501966-062ANORAD 2322National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · Jul 20, 1966
SRV Mission 40301966-062National 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.