October 5, 1966 10:00 pm
RTS-1 3
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Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The RTS-1 (Research Test Series 1), also known as MIDAS-RTS-1 or AFP-461, was an extension to the MIDAS program of early warning satellites.
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:00 UTC
Window Close
22:00 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 5, 1966 · 22:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
RTS-1 3
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The RTS-1 (Research Test Series 1), also known as MIDAS-RTS-1 or AFP-461, was an extension to the MIDAS program of early warning satellites.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 3E
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:00 UTC
Window Close
22:00 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 5, 1966 · 22:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
RTS-1 3
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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