June 3, 1959 8:09 pm
Discoverer 3
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Thor Agena A
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The Discoverer 3 reconnaissance satellite failed to reach orbit due to a failure of the Agena A upper stage.
Launch Overview
Window Open
20:09 UTC
Window Close
20:09 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 3, 1959 · 20:09 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 1W
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Discoverer 3
Rocket
Thor Agena A
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The Discoverer 3 reconnaissance satellite failed to reach orbit due to a failure of the Agena A upper stage.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 1W
Launch Overview
Window Open
20:09 UTC
Window Close
20:09 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 3, 1959 · 20:09 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 1W
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Discoverer 3
Rocket
Thor Agena A
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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