# OPS 3762

> American reconnaissance satellite launched in 1964

**Wikidata**: [Q7072859](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7072859)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OPS_3762)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ops-3762

## Summary  
OPS 3762 was an American reconnaissance satellite launched in 1964 to covertly collect intelligence data for military applications. It was part of a series of Cold War-era satellites designed for surveillance and operated for a brief period before re-entering Earth's atmosphere in 1965.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 21, 1964 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Thor-Agena D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1964-087A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328), [reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Mission Duration**: Operated until atmospheric re-entry on January 11, 1965 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Classification**: Reconnaissance satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Decay Date**: January 11, 1965 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of OPS 3762?  
A: OPS 3762 was a reconnaissance satellite designed to collect intelligence data for military applications during the Cold War.  

### Q: How long did OPS 3762 remain in orbit?  
A: The satellite operated for about three weeks, re-entering Earth's atmosphere on January 11, 1965.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch OPS 3762?  
A: It was launched aboard a Thor-Agena D orbital launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
OPS 3762 was part of a critical effort during the Cold War to enhance U.S. military intelligence capabilities through space-based reconnaissance. Its brief mission contributed to the broader strategy of monitoring geopolitical adversaries, providing data that could inform national security decisions. The use of the Thor-Agena D launch vehicle also reflected advancements in rocket technology during this era. While its operational lifespan was short, OPS 3762 exemplified the rapid development and deployment of surveillance satellites during a tense period in global history.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Reconnaissance**: One of many U.S. satellites launched during the 1960s for Cold War intelligence gathering.  
- **Short Mission Duration**: Operated for only three weeks before re-entry.  
- **Thor-Agena D Launch**: Demonstrated the use of this specific launch vehicle for military satellite deployments.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 21, 1964  
- **Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2  
- **Vehicle**: Thor-Agena D  

### Mission Timeline  
- **Launch**: December 21, 1964  
- **Decay**: January 11, 1965  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Classification**: Reconnaissance satellite  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1964-087A  

### Post-Mission  
- The satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere on January 11, 1965, ending its mission.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report