launched fromUSA
Samos 5
Partial
DEC 22196119:12:00 UTCSustainer cutoff timer failed, causing the Atlas to burn to propellant depletion and putting the payload in a higher than planned orbit.
LIFTOFF
DEC 22 196119:12:00 UTC
Partial
launched fromSLC-3EVandenberg
aboardAtlas Agena B LV-3114DintoLEO
Payload
Samos 5
Optical reconnaissance