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GAMBIT SV 984

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

November 2, 1966 · 20:24 UTCLaunch 1966-098Launch no. 630 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 2, 1966, 20:24
Launch designation
1966-098
Mission
GAMBIT SV 984
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7124/4831
Flight code
RED CABOOSE

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
311 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 20701966-098ANORAD 2523National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · Nov 10, 1966
OPS 54241966-098BUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV Mission 40341966-098National 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.