OV3 4

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

04:15:00

Friday June 10, 1966

Mission Details

OV3 4

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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.

Elliptical

1 Payload

79 kilograms

Rocket

Retired
Scout B

Active 1965 to 1971

Vought logo

Manufacturer

Vought

Rocket

Height: 21m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 143 kg

GTO: 0 kg

Liftoff Thrust

622 Kilonewtons

Stages

4

Launch Site

LA-3

Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA

Fastest Turnaround

38 days 19 hours

Stats

Scout


34th

Mission

5th

Mission of 1966

1966


59th

Orbital launch attempt