USAF Atlas LV-3 Agena B Samos-E6 1
Atlas LV-3 Agena B
Status
Success
Date
26 APR 1962
18:56
Mission Overview
Samos E-6 (Satellite and Missile Observation System) was an attempt to create an medium-resolution reconnaissance satellite with film return via reentry capsule.
Rocket
Atlas LV-3 Agena B
Mission Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Polar Orbit
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
The Atlas LV-3A was a largely unsuccessful configuration until it was given an Agena B upper stage. It was responsible for the launch of Mariner II to Venus and had one of the first engines that could be restarted in orbit.
Height
20.27 m
Diameter
3.05 m
Launch Mass
130 T
Thrust
363 kN