MISSION OVERVIEW
The OV1 (Orbiting Vehicle 1) were small research satellite to be launched piggy back on Atlas ICBM test flights. They consisted in general of the OV1 satellite and the OV1-PM propulsion module (or upper stage) to reach orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
OV1-3
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
576B3LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: dd9d41dc-675d-4dec-9f3a-1dcef46f45b4
Reported date: May 28, 1965 at 02:54 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Atlas D →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
D
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
66.7%
The SM-65D Atlas, or Atlas D, was the first operational version of the U.S. Atlas missile. Atlas D was first used as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to deliver a nuclear weapon payload on a suborbital trajectory. It was later developed as a launch vehicle to carry a payload to low Earth orbit on its own, and later to geosynchronous orbit, to the Moon, Venus, or Mars with the Agena or Centaur upper stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas D | OV1-3 launch?
The Atlas D | OV1-3 is scheduled for Friday, May 28, 1965 at 2:54 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for OV1-3?
The Atlas D | OV1-3 mission uses the Atlas D rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas D has flown 9 times with a 66.7% success rate.
Where is the Atlas D | OV1-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 576B3 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is OV1-3 going to?
The OV1-3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching OV1-3?
The Atlas D | OV1-3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas D | OV1-3 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: May 28, 1965 at 02:54 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: dd9d41dc-675d-4dec-9f3a-1dcef46f45b4
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.79, -120.6
