Space Launch CalendarSAMOS F-1 on Atlas Agena A, 1961-01-31 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1961-01-31 20:21 UTC
VehicleAtlas Agena AAtlas Agena A
Atlas Agena A flight no.4success rate so far 50%
No. in 19611 / 49orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited StatesAFBMD
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Naval Missile Facility, Point Arguello, California |
| Payload | SAMOS F-1 |
| GCAT launch tag | 1961 ALP |
| Mass to orbit | 1.9 t |
Neighbouring Atlas Agena A launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-02-26 | Midas ETS-I F1 | Atlas Agena A | CC | Failure |
| 1960-05-24 | Midas ETS-I F2 | Atlas Agena A | CC | Success |
| 1960-10-11 | SAMOS E-1 | Atlas Agena A | PA | Failure |
| 1961-01-31 | SAMOS F-1 | Atlas Agena A | PA | Success |
Atlas Agena A launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.