Atlas-Agena A 29D/1008
Atlas 29D with Agena A 1008 launched MIDAS 1 from Cape Canaveral on 26 February 1960. The first Missile Defense Alarm System flight failed to reach orbit when Atlas-Agena separation did not occur successfully.
Identity
- Aliases
- MIDAS 1 launch vehicleAtlas 29D / Agena A 1008
- Name
- Atlas-Agena A 29D/1008
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Atlas 29D with Agena A 1008 launched MIDAS 1 from Cape Canaveral on 26 February 1960. The first Missile Defense Alarm System flight failed to reach orbit when Atlas-Agena separation did not occur successfully.
- First Flight Date
- 1960-02-26
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:39:46 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:39:46 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1960-02-26
- Search Name
- Atlas-Agena A 29D/1008 MIDAS 1 launch vehicle Atlas 29D / Agena A 1008
- Serial Number
- Atlas 29D / Agena A 1008
- Vehicle Code
- MIDAS 1