Atlas-Agena B no. 3
Atlas-Agena B no. 3, using Agena B stage 6003, launched Ranger 3 on 26 January 1962. The Agena stage completed its burn, but excessive launch velocity contributed to the spacecraft missing the Moon.
Identity
- Aliases
- Atlas-Agena-3Ranger 3 launch vehicleAgena B 6003
- Name
- Atlas-Agena B no. 3
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Atlas-Agena B no. 3, using Agena B stage 6003, launched Ranger 3 on 26 January 1962. The Agena stage completed its burn, but excessive launch velocity contributed to the spacecraft missing the Moon.
- First Flight Date
- 1962-01-26
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/ranger-3/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:28:17 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:28:17 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1962-01-26
- Search Name
- Atlas-Agena B no. 3 Atlas-Agena-3 Ranger 3 launch vehicle Agena B 6003
- Serial Number
- Agena B 6003
- Vehicle Code
- P-34 / Ranger 3