NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

OV3 4

Launch Time
Fri Jun 10, 1966 04:15 UTC

Rocket

Scout B
NASA
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 622 kN
Payload to LEO: 143 kg
Payload to GTO: 0 kg
Stages: 4
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 21.0 m

Mission Details

OV3 4

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.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 79.0 kg
Elliptical

Location

LA-3, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA

Stats

1966

59th orbital launch attempt

Scout

34th mission
5th mission of 1966
25th successful mission
15th consecutive successful mission