# OV1- 5

> US Air Force satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q28845779](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28845779)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OV1-5)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ov1-5

## Summary
OV1-5 was a US Air Force satellite launched on March 30, 1966, as part of the Orbiting Vehicle family of satellites. It was launched using an SM-65D Atlas rocket and is cataloged under the identifier 02122.

## Key Facts
- OV1-5 was launched on March 30, 1966
- It was launched using an SM-65D Atlas rocket
- OV1-5 is part of the Orbiting Vehicle family of U.S. satellites
- Its catalog number is 02122
- Its COSPAR ID is 1966-025B
- It has 2 sitelinks across different language Wikipedias
- It is available in English and Polish language Wikipedias
- Its Wolfram Language entity code is Entity["Satellite", "02122"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was OV1-5?
A: OV1-5 was a US Air Force satellite launched on March 30, 1966, as part of the Orbiting Vehicle family of satellites.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch OV1-5?
A: OV1-5 was launched using an SM-65D Atlas rocket, which was the first operational version of the U.S. Atlas missile.

### Q: What is the catalog number for OV1-5?
A: OV1-5 is cataloged under the identifier 02122 and has the COSPAR ID 1966-025B.

### Q: What language versions of Wikipedia contain information about OV1-5?
A: Information about OV1-5 is available in English and Polish language Wikipedias.

## Why It Matters
OV1-5 represents an important milestone in early U.S. satellite development as part of the Orbiting Vehicle program. As a US Air Force satellite, it contributed to the nation's early space exploration and defense capabilities during the Cold War era. The use of the SM-65D Atlas rocket for its launch demonstrates the adaptation of military technology for peaceful space exploration purposes. OV1-5, along with other satellites in the OV series, helped establish foundational capabilities for satellite technology that would later evolve into modern space-based systems used for communication, navigation, and Earth observation.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Orbiting Vehicle family of U.S. satellites, a significant early satellite program
- Launch on March 30, 1966, during a critical period of U.S. space development
- Utilization of the SM-65D Atlas rocket, which was originally designed as a ballistic missile
- Having its own unique catalog identifier (02122) and COSPAR ID (1966-025B)
- Being documented in multiple language Wikipedias, indicating its historical significance

## Body
### Basic Information
OV1-5 was a US Air Force satellite launched on March 30, 1966. It belongs to the Orbiting Vehicle family of U.S. satellites, which were part of early American space exploration efforts.

### Technical Details
- Catalog number: 02122
- COSPAR ID: 1966-025B
- Launch vehicle: SM-65D Atlas (first operational version of the U.S. Atlas missile)
- Significant event: Rocket launch on March 30, 1966

### Documentation
- Wikipedia title: OV1-5
- Available in English and Polish language Wikipedias
- Sitelink count: 2
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "02122"]

### Classification
- Instance of: Orbiting Vehicle
- Class: US Air Force satellite

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report