# OV2-1

> US Air Force satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q28871241](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28871241)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OV2-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ov2-1

## Summary
OV2-1 was a U.S. Air Force satellite launched on October 15, 1965, as part of the Orbiting Vehicle program. It was launched aboard a Titan IIIC rocket and is identified by the COSPAR designation 1965-082C. The satellite represents an early example of U.S. military space technology development during the Cold War era.

## Key Facts
- Launched on October 15, 1965, aboard a Titan IIIC rocket
- COSPAR ID: 1965-082C
- Part of the Orbiting Vehicle (OV) satellite program
- Operated by the United States Air Force
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 01641
- Has Wikipedia presence in English and Polish languages
- Featured in the Google Knowledge Graph with ID /g/11c1xff621

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of the OV2-1 satellite?
A: OV2-1 was a U.S. Air Force satellite launched as part of the Orbiting Vehicle program to advance military space technology capabilities during the Cold War. Specific mission details remain classified.

### Q: When and how was OV2-1 launched?
A: OV2-1 was launched on October 15, 1965, aboard a Titan IIIC rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

### Q: What program was OV2-1 a part of?
A: OV2-1 was part of the Orbiting Vehicle (OV) program, a series of U.S. Air Force satellites designed to test various space technologies and capabilities.

## Why It Matters
OV2-1 represents an important milestone in the development of U.S. military space capabilities during the Cold War. As part of the Orbiting Vehicle program, it contributed to the Air Force's understanding of satellite operations, orbital mechanics, and space-based technologies. The satellite's launch aboard the Titan IIIC rocket demonstrated the growing reliability of this launch vehicle for military payloads. OV2-1's successful deployment helped pave the way for more sophisticated military satellites that would follow, contributing to the strategic advantage that space-based assets provide to national defense. The satellite also represents the broader context of the space race, where military applications of space technology were advancing alongside civilian space exploration efforts.

## Notable For
- Early U.S. Air Force satellite in the Orbiting Vehicle program
- Launched aboard the reliable Titan IIIC rocket
- Part of the classified military space technology development of the 1960s
- One of the first generation of dedicated military research satellites
- Contributed to the foundation of modern U.S. military space capabilities

## Body
### Technical Specifications and Launch Details
OV2-1 was launched on October 15, 1965, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The satellite was carried into orbit by a Titan IIIC rocket, a heavy-lift launch vehicle that was becoming the workhorse for U.S. military space launches during this period. The launch vehicle's reliability was crucial for military payloads where mission success was paramount.

### Program Context
The satellite was part of the Orbiting Vehicle (OV) program, a series of U.S. Air Force satellites designed to test various space technologies and capabilities. The OV program represented the Air Force's efforts to develop independent space capabilities separate from NASA's civilian space program. These satellites often carried experimental payloads to advance military space technology.

### Identification and Tracking
OV2-1 is cataloged in satellite tracking databases with the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 01641. Its COSPAR designation is 1965-082C, which provides a standardized international identification system for space objects. The satellite is also tracked in various space object databases and has a presence in the Google Knowledge Graph.

### Historical Significance
As a product of the mid-1960s space race, OV2-1 represents the period when military space capabilities were rapidly advancing. The satellite's successful launch and operation contributed to the growing body of knowledge about satellite operations, orbital mechanics, and space-based systems that would prove crucial for later military and civilian space applications.

## References

1. [OV2. Gunter's Space Page](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/ov2.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report