Atlas Agena B | Ranger 3

A Atlas Agena B rocket launched Atlas Agena B | Ranger 3 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting Helio-N/A.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 12
Payload
—
Target orbit
Helio-N/A
Atlas Agena B | Ranger 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-01-26T20:30:11.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Atlas Agena B is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Atlas Agena B endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Helio-N/A, successfully entering orbit.
  4. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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