Atlas-Agena B no. 8
Atlas-Agena B no. 8, using Agena B stage 6008, successfully launched Ranger 6 on 30 January 1964. The probe reached its lunar impact trajectory, although an electrical short disabled its television system.
Identity
- Aliases
- Atlas-Agena-8Ranger 6 launch vehicleAgena B 6008
- Name
- Atlas-Agena B no. 8
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Atlas-Agena B no. 8, using Agena B stage 6008, successfully launched Ranger 6 on 30 January 1964. The probe reached its lunar impact trajectory, although an electrical short disabled its television system.
- First Flight Date
- 1964-01-30
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/ranger-6/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:28:41 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:28:41 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1964-01-30
- Search Name
- Atlas-Agena B no. 8 Atlas-Agena-8 Ranger 6 launch vehicle Agena B 6008
- Serial Number
- Agena B 6008
- Vehicle Code
- Ranger-A / P-53 / Ranger 6