Atlas-SLV3 Agena-D

Launch Time
Sat Apr 03, 1965 21:25 UTC

Atlas-SLV3 Agena-D

Image Credit: USAF or NASA

General Dynamics

Status: Retired

Payload to LEO: 1,825 kg

Stages: 2

Strap-ons: 0

Details

First and only nuclear reactor-powered American satellite. Technology demonstration satellite.

Payloads: 1

Low Earth Orbit

31st orbital launch attempt

53rd mission

5th mission of 1965

39th successful mission

7th consecutive successful mission