AQUACADE 3

Atlas SLV-3A Agena D launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 11, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 11, 1977 · 22:45 UTCLaunch 1977-114Launch no. 2,028 in the log

RocketAtlas SLV-3A Agena D

SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC13

OutcomeSuccess

Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC): December 11, 1977, 22:45
Launch designation: 1977-114
Mission: AQUACADE 3
Flight name: OPS 4258
Vehicle flight ID: 5504A/1553
Year: Launches in 1977

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee: 35,916 km
Payload mass to orbit: 0.700 t
Payloads: 1
GCAT launch code: OS

Payloads

Payload	Designation	Owner	Mission type	Mass	Fate
OPS 4258	1977-114ANORAD 10508	National Reconnaissance Office	Signals intelligence	700 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.