Atlas-Agena B 97D/1201
Atlas 97D with Agena B 1201 successfully launched MIDAS 3 from Point Arguello on 12 July 1961. The spacecraft reached orbit, but solar-array power failed on its fifth orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- MIDAS 3 launch vehicleAtlas 97D / Agena B 1201
- Name
- Atlas-Agena B 97D/1201
- Slug
- atlas-agena-b-97d-1201
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Atlas 97D with Agena B 1201 successfully launched MIDAS 3 from Point Arguello on 12 July 1961. The spacecraft reached orbit, but solar-array power failed on its fifth orbit.
- Operator Id
- vh73kr4r60fn37z8e1xzt1f8vd89n75j
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7zt01bqjwsrjby7gtwa76a898aektn
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:39:56 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:39:56 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1961-07-12
- Last Flight Date
- 1961-07-12
- Serial Number
- Atlas 97D / Agena B 1201
- Vehicle Code
- MIDAS 3