Atlas D | OV1-4 & 5

United States Air Force flew Atlas D | OV1-4 & 5 on a Atlas D out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Atlas D
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
576B3
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Atlas D | OV1-4 & 5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-03-30T09:20:12.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas D roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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