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1962 · United States Air Force

Samos 6

successAtlas Agena B | Samos 6

High-resolution reconnaissance satellite with film return via reentry capsule.

Overview

Date / time
March 7, 1962 at 10:10 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Space Launch Complex 3E
Mission
Samos 6
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved
Polar Orbit
Launch vehicle
Atlas LV-3 Agena B →
Launch provider
United States Air Force →

Payloads deployed · 1

SAMOS 6
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