Launch Overview
Vehicle
Scout B
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
VS / SLC5
Outcome
Success
Flight
S148C
COSPAR Designator
1966-070
Mission
OV3-3 (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
340 (41 YTD)
Site launches
226 (27 YTD)
Pad launches
22 (5 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-070 | Algol 2B S148C | LARCN | ||
| 1966-070 | Castor 2 | LARCN | ||
| 1966-070 | X-259A3 | LARCN | ||
| 1966-070 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1966-070 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1966-070A | OV3-3 | OAR | US | Track |
| 1966-070B | FW4S S/N 30105 | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1966-070C | OV3-3 despin weight | AFSSD | US | Track |
| 1966-070D | OV3-3 despin weight | AFSSD | US | Track |