 OV1 series satellite | |
| Mission type | Earth science |
|---|---|
| Operator | USAF |
| COSPAR ID | 1967-072 |
| SATCAT no. | F00438 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Launch mass | 134 kg (295 lb) with Altair |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 27 July 1967 19:00:03 UTC |
| Rocket | Atlas D |
| Launch site | Vandenberg 576-B-3[1] |
| End of mission | |
| Decay date | 27 July 1967 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Regime | Low Earth Orbit |
Orbiting Vehicle 1-11 (also known as OV1-11 [1]) was an American satellite launched 27 July 1967 to study a range of environmental conditions in the upper atmosphere. Part of the OV1 series of USAF satellites, using standardized designs and sent to orbit on decommissioned Atlas ICBMs to reduce development and launching costs, OV1-12 was launched with two other satellites in the series, OV1-12 and OV1-86, in the first triple launch of the program. The satellite was lost during launch when its onboard propulsion module failed.
- ^ a b McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Report. Retrieved 21 July 2022.