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OAO 2 - Space launch mission detailed information

MISSION NAME

OAO 2 2

Status

Success

DATE

7 DEC 1968

LAUNCH PROVIDER

United States Air Force + -img

United States Air Force

Launch Pad

Launch Complex 36B

USA

Description

OAO 2 (Orbiting Astronomical Observatory), also known as Stargazer, was one of a series of automated astronomical observatories that was ground controllable in orientation and was placed in a low-earth orbit.

Atlas SLV-3C Centaur

Atlas SLV-3C Centaur

USA

Rocket Description

The Atlas-Centaur was a US expendable launch vehicle derived from the SM-65 Atlas D missile. Launches were conducted from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

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