MISSION OVERVIEW
The OV3 (Orbiting Vehicle 3) series were experimental satellites based on an octagonal bus structure. These were the only in the OV series launched on dedicated launchers.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
OV3-1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 5LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 137758b0-d10e-4d39-a379-14ceaf0f337d
Reported date: Apr 22, 1966 at 09:45 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Scout B →
MANUFACTURER
Vought
VARIANT
B
FLIGHTS
23
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
91.3%
The Scout family of rockets were were American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth. The Scout multistage rocket was the first orbital launch vehicle to be entirely composed of solid fuel stages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Scout B | OV3-1 launch?
The Scout B | OV3-1 is scheduled for Friday, April 22, 1966 at 9:45 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for OV3-1?
The Scout B | OV3-1 mission uses the Scout B rocket, manufactured by Vought. The Scout B has flown 23 times with a 91.3% success rate.
Where is the Scout B | OV3-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is OV3-1 going to?
The OV3-1 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching OV3-1?
The Scout B | OV3-1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Scout B | OV3-1 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 22, 1966 at 09:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 137758b0-d10e-4d39-a379-14ceaf0f337d
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62