Atlas LV-3A | Samos 3

A Atlas Agena B rocket launched Atlas LV-3A | Samos 3 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Atlas LV-3A | Samos 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1961-09-09T19:28:27.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas Agena B 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. Mission failure
    Flight anomaly — the mission is unsuccessful.

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