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OV1-13

Atlas F launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 6, 1968, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 6, 1968 · 09:59 UTCLaunch 1968-026Launch no. 819 in the log
RocketAtlas F
SpaceportVandenbergpad ABRESA2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 6, 1968, 09:59
Launch designation
1968-026
Mission
OV1-13
Flight name
OV1-13/14
Vehicle flight ID
107F

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
9,967 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.458 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OV1-131968-026ANORAD 3173US Air Force Office of Aerospace ResearchSpace science107 kgIn orbit
OV1-141968-026BNORAD 3174US Air Force Office of Aerospace ResearchSpace science101 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.