Atlas-LV3C Centaur-C | Surveyor-Model 1

Launch Time
Fri Dec 11, 1964 14:25 UTC

Centaur ullage rocket design flaw prevented it from restarting. Payload placed into incorrect orbit.

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Atlas-LV3C Centaur-C

Image Credit: USAF or NASA

General Dynamics

Status: Retired

Stages: 2

Strap-ons: 0

Details

Intended to attempt to simulate sending a lunar lander into orbit.

Payloads: 1

Total Mass: 950.0 kg

Highly Elliptical Orbit

95th orbital launch attempt

4th mission

2nd mission of 1964