Atlas-Agena D no. 17, using Agena D stage AD121/6630, successfully launched Lunar Orbiter 1 on 10 August 1966 for photographic reconnaissance of potential Apollo landing sites.
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Atlas-Agena-17Lunar Orbiter 1 launch vehicleAgena D AD121/6630
Name
Atlas-Agena D no. 17
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atlas-agena-d-no-17
Status
retired
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Atlas-Agena D no. 17, using Agena D stage AD121/6630, successfully launched Lunar Orbiter 1 on 10 August 1966 for photographic reconnaissance of potential Apollo landing sites.