April 26, 1962 6:56 pm
Samos-E6 1
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Atlas Agena B
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Samos E-6 (Satellite and Missile Observation System) was an attempt to create an medium-resolution reconnaissance satellite with film return via reentry capsule.
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:56 UTC
Window Close
18:56 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 26, 1962 · 18:56 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Samos-E6 1
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Samos E-6 (Satellite and Missile Observation System) was an attempt to create an medium-resolution reconnaissance satellite with film return via reentry capsule.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 3W
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:56 UTC
Window Close
18:56 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 26, 1962 · 18:56 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Samos-E6 1
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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