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GAMBIT SV 987

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 22, 1967, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 22, 1967 · 18:30 UTCLaunch 1967-050Launch no. 706 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 22, 1967, 18:30
Launch designation
1967-050
Mission
GAMBIT SV 987
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7127/4838
Flight code
BUSY CAMPER

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
354 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 43211967-050ANORAD 2813National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · May 30, 1967
OPS 55571967-050BUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
Agena Engine Diagnostic 31967-050BUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV Mission 40371967-050National 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.