Launch Overview
Vehicle
Scout B
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
WI / LA3A
Outcome
Success
Flight
S147C
COSPAR Designator
1966-052
Mission
OV3-4 (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
331 (32 YTD)
Site launches
33 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
6 (2 YTD)
Payloads (10)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-052 | Algol 2B S147C | LARCN | ||
| 1966-052 | Castor 2 | LARCN | ||
| 1966-052 | X-259A3 | LARCN | ||
| 1966-052 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1966-052 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1966-052A | OV3-4 | OAR | US | Track |
| 1966-052B | FW4S S/N 20039 | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1966-052C | OV3-4 despin weight | AFSSD | US | Track |
| 1966-052D | OV3-4 despin weight | AFSSD | US | Track |
| 1966-052E | deb FW4S | AFSSD | US | Track |