CANYON 1

Atlas SLV-3A Agena D launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on August 6, 1968, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 6, 1968 · 11:08 UTCLaunch 1968-063Launch no. 861 in the log

RocketAtlas SLV-3A Agena D

SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC13

OutcomeSuccess

Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC): August 6, 1968, 11:08
Launch designation: 1968-063
Mission: CANYON 1
Flight name: AFP-827
Vehicle flight ID: 5501A/2801?
Year: Launches in 1968

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee: 40,266 km
Payload mass to orbit: 0.240 t
Payloads: 1
GCAT launch code: OS

Payloads

Payload	Designation	Owner	Mission type	Mass	Fate
OPS 2222	1968-063ANORAD 3334	National Reconnaissance Office	Signals intelligence	240 kg	In 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.