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NNS O-18

Scout A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 2, 1968, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 2, 1968 · 03:55 UTCLaunch 1968-012Launch no. 804 in the log
RocketScout A
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 2, 1968, 03:55
Launch designation
1968-012
Mission
NNS O-18
Flight name
NNS O-18 (N-13)
Vehicle flight ID
S162C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,325 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.060 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NNS 301801968-012ANORAD 3133USN Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Navigation60 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.