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OV3-3

Scout B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 4, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 4, 1966 · 10:45 UTCLaunch 1966-070Launch no. 597 in the log
RocketScout B
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 4, 1966, 10:45
Launch designation
1966-070
Mission
OV3-3
Vehicle flight ID
S148C
Flight code
RUBBER MAT

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
4,588 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.077 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OV3-31966-070ANORAD 2389US Air Force Office of Aerospace ResearchSpace science77 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.