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NNS O-10

Scout A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 18, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 18, 1966 · 02:25 UTCLaunch 1966-076Launch no. 603 in the log
RocketScout A
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 18, 1966, 02:25
Launch designation
1966-076
Mission
NNS O-10
Flight name
NNS O-10 (N-9)
Vehicle flight ID
S149C
Flight code
MARBLE HALL

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,227 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.049 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 301001966-076ANORAD 2401USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation49 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.