 OV1 series satellite | |
| Mission type | Life science |
|---|---|
| Operator | USAF |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Launch mass | 92 kg (203 lb) with Altair |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 27 May 1965 2:54:56 UTC |
| Rocket | SM-65D Atlas |
| Launch site | Vandenberg 576-B-3[1] |
Orbiting Vehicle 1-3 (also known as OV1-3), was the second satellite in the OV1 series of the United States Air Force's Orbiting Vehicle program. OV1-3 was an American life science research satellite designed to measure the effects of orbital radiation on the human body. Launched 28 May 1965, the mission resulted in failure when its Atlas booster exploded two minutes after launch.[2]: 419
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