Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas Agena B
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC12
Outcome
Success
Flight
196D/6006 (AA13)
COSPAR Designator
1965-010
Mission
Ranger 8 (Lunar Exploration)
Lunar impactor which successfully reached the surface after transmitting 7,137 photographs.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas LV-3 Agena B
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
240 (9 YTD)
Site launches
132 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
15 (1 YTD)