Photo: NASA · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
Lunar impactor which successfully reached the surface but sent no video signal back to Earth.
More about this launch
Launch window and padCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
- Site
- Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Rocket and boosterAtlas LV-3 Agena B
- Vehicle
- Atlas LV-3 Agena B
Atlas LV-3 Agena B: specs, record and next flights → US Air Force: all its launches →
MissionLunar Exploration · Lunar Impactor
Lunar Exploration · Lunar Impactor
What it put in orbit1 catalogued object
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANGER 6 (RA-6) 1964-007A | Payload | re-entered 1964-02-02 |
COSPAR ID 1964-007. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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