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The OGO (Orbiting Geophysical Observatory) series was a series of large, complex research satellites.
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Launch window and padVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
- Site
- Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Rocket and boosterThor SLV-2A Agena D
- Vehicle
- Thor SLV-2A Agena D
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MissionEarth Science · LEO
Earth Science · LEO
What it put in orbit2 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGO 2 (POGO) 1965-081A | Payload | re-entered 1981-09-17 | |
| THOR AGENA D R/B 1965-081B | Rocket body | re-entered 1987-11-27 |
COSPAR ID 1965-081. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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