Thor Agena A | Discoverer 3
United States Air Force · Thor Agena A · Space Launch Complex 1W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
United States Air Force's 3rd launch · 3rd this year · humanity's 38th orbital launch attempt
June 3, 1959Add to calendar
Failure
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: Jun 3, 20:09 – Jun 3, 20:09 UTC
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Discoverer 3
The Discoverer 3 reconnaissance satellite failed to reach orbit due to a failure of the Agena A upper stage.
Government/Top Secret · Polar Orbit (PO)
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