October 28, 1966 11:56 am
OV3-2
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Scout B
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The OV3 (Orbiting Vehicle 3) series were experimental satellites based on an octagonal bus structure. These were the only in the OV series launched on dedicated launchers.
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:56 UTC
Window Close
11:56 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 28, 1966 · 11:56 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
OV3-2
Rocket
Scout B
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The OV3 (Orbiting Vehicle 3) series were experimental satellites based on an octagonal bus structure. These were the only in the OV series launched on dedicated launchers.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 5
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:56 UTC
Window Close
11:56 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 28, 1966 · 11:56 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
OV3-2
Rocket
Scout B
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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