Atlas-Agena B no. 7, using Agena B stage 6005, launched Ranger 5 on 18 October 1962. The launch vehicle completed its role, but a spacecraft power failure prevented the planned lunar impact mission.
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Atlas-Agena-7Ranger 5 launch vehicleAgena B 6005
Name
Atlas-Agena B no. 7
Slug
atlas-agena-b-no-7
Status
retired
Details
Description
Atlas-Agena B no. 7, using Agena B stage 6005, launched Ranger 5 on 18 October 1962. The launch vehicle completed its role, but a spacecraft power failure prevented the planned lunar impact mission.