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1966 · United States Air Force

OV3-3

successScout B | 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.

Overview

Date / time
August 4, 1966 at 10:45 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Space Launch Complex 5
Mission
OV3-3
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Polar Orbit
Launch vehicle
Scout B →
Launch provider
United States Air Force →

Payloads deployed · 1

OV3-3
LEO