December 11, 1966 9:09 pm
OV1-9 & 10
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Atlas D
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The OV1 (Orbiting Vehicle 1) were small research satellite to be launched piggy back on Atlas ICBM test flights. They consisted in general of the OV1 satellite and the OV1-PM propulsion module (or upper stage) to reach orbit.
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:09 UTC
Window Close
21:09 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 11, 1966 · 21:09 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
576B3
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
OV1-9 & 10
Rocket
Atlas D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The OV1 (Orbiting Vehicle 1) were small research satellite to be launched piggy back on Atlas ICBM test flights. They consisted in general of the OV1 satellite and the OV1-PM propulsion module (or upper stage) to reach orbit.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
576B3
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:09 UTC
Window Close
21:09 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 11, 1966 · 21:09 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
576B3
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
OV1-9 & 10
Rocket
Atlas D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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