Atlas Agena B | Midas 6

A Atlas Agena B rocket launched Atlas Agena B | Midas 6 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting MEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Atlas Agena B | Midas 6 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-12-17T20:36:33.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas Agena B clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas Agena B pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Mission failure
    The mission fails to reach its objectives.

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