# OV3-4

> US Air Force satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q52376245](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52376245)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OV3-4)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ov3-4

## Summary
OV3-4 was a U.S. Air Force satellite launched on June 10, 1966, as part of the Orbiting Vehicle program. It was launched aboard a Scout B rocket and designated as 1966-052A in the COSPAR international designator system.

## Key Facts
- Launched on June 10, 1966, aboard a Scout B rocket
- Designated as 1966-052A in the COSPAR international designator system
- Part of the Orbiting Vehicle (OV) satellite program operated by the U.S. Air Force
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 02201
- Has Wikipedia articles in English and Polish languages
- Related to the Orbiting Vehicle family of U.S. satellites (4 sitelinks)
- Related to the Scout B rocket model (2 sitelinks)
- Has two available images on Wikimedia Commons

## FAQs
### Q: What was OV3-4's launch date and vehicle?
A: OV3-4 was launched on June 10, 1966, aboard a Scout B rocket.

### Q: What program was OV3-4 part of?
A: OV3-4 was part of the Orbiting Vehicle (OV) satellite program operated by the U.S. Air Force.

### Q: What is OV3-4's COSPAR designation?
A: OV3-4's COSPAR designation is 1966-052A.

## Why It Matters
OV3-4 represents an important component of the U.S. Air Force's early space program during the Cold War era. As part of the Orbiting Vehicle series, it contributed to the military's efforts to develop and test satellite technology for various potential applications, including reconnaissance, communications, and scientific research. The successful launch of OV3-4 using the Scout B rocket demonstrated the reliability of this launch vehicle for small satellite deployments. This satellite, along with others in the OV series, helped establish foundational capabilities that would inform later military and civilian space operations, contributing to the technological advancement of space-based systems during a critical period of space exploration and development.

## Notable For
- Part of the U.S. Air Force's Orbiting Vehicle satellite program
- Launched using the Scout B rocket, a reliable small satellite launch vehicle
- One of the early military satellites contributing to space technology development
- Has international recognition through its COSPAR designation
- Maintains documentation across multiple Wikipedia language editions

## Body
### Technical Specifications and Classification
OV3-4 is classified as an Orbiting Vehicle satellite, which was a series of small satellites developed and operated by the U.S. Air Force during the 1960s. The satellite carries the designation 02201 in the Satellite Catalog (SATCAT) system, which is used for tracking and identifying artificial objects in Earth orbit.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on June 10, 1966, using a Scout B rocket, which was a solid-fueled launch vehicle developed by NASA and the U.S. Air Force. The Scout B was specifically designed for launching small payloads into low Earth orbit, making it suitable for satellites like OV3-4.

### Documentation and Recognition
OV3-4 has been documented in international space tracking systems, receiving the COSPAR designation 1966-052A. This designation follows the international standard for naming space objects, where the first four digits represent the launch year, the next three digits represent the launch number for that year, and the final letter represents the specific object from that launch.

### Media Availability
The satellite has two related images available on Wikimedia Commons, including a general image of OV3 satellites and a specific image showing the Scout B rocket with OV3-4 during its launch on June 10, 1966. These images provide visual documentation of both the satellite and its launch configuration.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report