1966-097 Success

Scout B | OV3-2

Oct 28, 1966, 11:56 AM UTC

Track in KeepTrack

Launch Overview

Vehicle

Scout B

Agency

United States Air Force

Site / Pad

VS / SLC5

Outcome

Success

Flight

S150C

COSPAR Designator

1966-097

Mission

OV3-2 (Earth Science)

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.

Vehicle & Provider

Rocket

Scout B

Provider

United States Air Force

Agency launches

359 (60 YTD)

Site launches

238 (39 YTD)

Pad launches

24 (7 YTD)

Payloads (9)

Piece Name Owner State Track
1966-097 Algol 2B S150C LARCN
1966-097 Castor 2 LARCN
1966-097 X-259A3 LARCN
1966-097 Altair Fairing LARCN
1966-097 Altair Fairing LARCN
1966-097A OV3-2 OAR US Track
1966-097B FW4S S/N 30201 LARCN US Track
1966-097C OV3-2 despin weight AFSSD US Track
1966-097D OV3-2 despin weight AFSSD US Track