NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

OV3 3

Launch Time
Thu Aug 04, 1966 10:45 UTC

Rocket

Scout B
US Air Force
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 3

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: 75.0 kg
Elliptical

Location

SLC-5, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

Stats

1966

77th orbital launch attempt

Scout

35th mission
6th mission of 1966
26th successful mission
16th consecutive successful mission