UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1

Name: Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1
Start: 1966-04-08T19:35:00+00:00
End: 1966-04-08T19:50:00+00:00
Location: Launch Complex 12

SUCCESS Atlas SLV-3 Agena D →

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Apr 8, 1966 at 19:35 UTC

Low Earth Orbit Planetary Science Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 92% success

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PADLaunch Complex 12

SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →

ORBITLow Earth Orbit

TYPEPlanetary Science

MISSION OVERVIEW

OAO 1 (Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 1) was a solar-cell-powered satellite instrumented to make precision astronomical observations and to measure the absorption and emission characteristics of the stars, planets, nebulae, and the interplanetary and interstellar media from visible to gamma-ray regions.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D

AGENCY

United States Air Force

MISSION

OAO 1

MISSION TYPE

Planetary Science

TARGET ORBIT

Low Earth Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Launch Complex 12

LAUNCH SITE

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

COUNTRY

USA

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

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API ID: d8c1ac26-f2c7-4ba2-89ec-0d949769adf3

Reported date: Apr 8, 1966 at 19:35 UTC

Last synced: 8 minutes ago

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VEHICLE — Atlas SLV-3 Agena D →

MANUFACTURER

Convair

VARIANT

SLV-3 Agena D

FLIGHTS

SUCCESSES

SUCCESS RATE

91.7%

The Atlas-Agena was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1 launch?

The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1 is scheduled for Friday, April 8, 1966 at 7:35 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.

What rocket is being used for OAO 1?

The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1 mission uses the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D has flown 48 times with a 91.7% success rate.

Where is the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1 launching from?

The launch takes place from Launch Complex 12 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.

What orbit is OAO 1 going to?

The OAO 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.

Who is launching OAO 1?

The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1 is operated by United States Air Force.

Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1 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 20:51 UTC

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Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC

Launch date set: Apr 8, 1966 at 19:35 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force

Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC

Launch completed successfully

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Last data sync: 8 minutes ago

Launch ID: d8c1ac26-f2c7-4ba2-89ec-0d949769adf3

Pad weather at 28.48, -80.54

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Mission Profile

OAO 1 was a Atlas SLV-3 Agena D mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 12, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on April 8, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a planetary science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | OAO 1

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