December 5, 1967 1:03 am

OV3-6

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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 01:03 UTC
Window Close 01:03 UTC
Lift Off Dec 5, 1967 · 01:03 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 OV3-6
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 01:03 UTC
Window Close 01:03 UTC
Lift Off Dec 5, 1967 · 01:03 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 OV3-6
Rocket Scout B
Destination Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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