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Discoverer 3

Thor Agena AUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 1W

Wednesday, June 3, 1959 · 08:09 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Thor Agena A

Vehicle details are not available yet.

HeightN/A

LEO PayloadN/A

Launches1078

Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

Provider details are not available yet.

Mission Brief

The Discoverer 3 reconnaissance satellite failed to reach orbit due to a failure of the Agena A upper stage.

PayloadDiscoverer 3

OrbitPolar Orbit

CustomerUnited States Air Force

Stages0

PadSpace Launch Complex 1W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Space Launch Complex 1W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

34.757°N, 120.630°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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