Vela 1A/1B

The launch of NASA Atlas-LV3 Agena-D took place on 17 Oct 1963, launching the Vela 1A/1B mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload was deployed in a HEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

17 Oct 1963

02:37 AM UTC

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OPERATOR

NASA

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Cape Canaveral

Florida, United States

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VEHICLE

Atlas-LV3 Agena-D

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Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

HEO

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