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GAMBIT SV 988

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

June 4, 1967 · 18:07 UTCLaunch 1967-055Launch no. 712 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 4, 1967, 18:07
Launch designation
1967-055
Mission
GAMBIT SV 988
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7128/4837
Flight code
BUSY WOLF

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 43601967-055ANORAD 2831National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jun 12, 1967
Agena Engine Diagnostic 41967-055BUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV Mission 40381967-055National 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.