Gemini B, OV4-3, & OV4-1R/T
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
13:50:42
Thursday November 3, 1966
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Mission Details
OV4-3 & OV4-1R/T
Orbiting Vehicle or OV, originally designated SATAR, was a series of American satellites operated by the US Air Force.
Low Earth Orbit
2 Payloads
Gemini B
The Gemini capsule was redesigned for Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) and named Gemini B. Externally it was similar to Gemini, but featured a rear hatch for the crew to enter MOL and many specific systems.
1 Payload
3,851 kilograms
Rocket
Manufacturer
US Air ForceRocket
Height: 42m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 13,100 kg
GTO: 3,000 kg
Liftoff Thrust
13,642 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 3m
Stages
3
Strap-ons
2
Launch Site
Stats
Titan III
12th
Mission
5th
Mission of 1966
1966
110th
Orbital launch attempt