Atlas Agena B | Samos-E6 3

A Atlas Agena B rocket launched Atlas Agena B | Samos-E6 3 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
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 3W
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Atlas Agena B | Samos-E6 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-07-18T20:51:20.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas Agena B lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas Agena B passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in PO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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