Mission
Earth Science · PO
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.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| OV3-2 1966-097A | Payload | re-entered 1971-09-29 | |
| SCOUT B R/B 1966-097B | Rocket body | re-entered 1970-01-28 | |
| SCOUT B DEB 1966-097C | Debris | re-entered 1967-09-20 | |
| SCOUT B DEB 1966-097D | Debris | re-entered 1976-08-20 |
COSPAR ID 1966-097 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).