 OV1 series satellite | |
| Mission type | Earth science |
|---|---|
| Operator | USAF |
| COSPAR ID | 1966-063 |
| SATCAT no. | F00389 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Launch mass | 118 kg (260 lb) with Altair |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 14 July 1966 02:10:02 UTC |
| Rocket | Atlas D |
| Launch site | Vandenberg 576-B-3[1] |
Orbiting Vehicle 1-7 (also known as OV1-7), launched 14 July 1966, was the sixth satellite launched in the OV1 series of the United States Air Force's Orbiting Vehicle program. OV1-7 was a sky science satellite, designed to return data on charged particles in orbit as well as measurements of solar X-rays and nightglow. Co-launched with OV1-8, the satellite was lost when it failed to detach from its launch rocket.
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Report. Retrieved 24 June 2021.