March 7, 1962 10:10 pm
Samos 6
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Atlas Agena B
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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High-resolution reconnaissance satellite with film return via reentry capsule.
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:10 UTC
Window Close
22:10 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 7, 1962 · 22:10 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
Samos 6
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
High-resolution reconnaissance satellite with film return via reentry capsule.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 3E
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:10 UTC
Window Close
22:10 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 7, 1962 · 22:10 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
Samos 6
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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