# OV3-5

> US Air Force satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q110722711](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110722711)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OV3-5)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ov3-5

## Summary
OV3-5 is a US Air Force satellite launched on January 31, 1967, aboard a Scout B rocket. It belongs to the spacecraft class, designed for operation in space.

## Key Facts
- OV3-5 is classified as a spacecraft, a vehicle designed to fly in space.
- Launch date: January 31, 1967.
- Launch vehicle: Scout B rocket model.
- NSSDCA ID: OV3-5 (National Space Science Data Center identifier).
- Associated with the United States Air Force.
- Documented in English Wikipedia with 1 sitelink.
- Instance of the spacecraft entity category.

## FAQs
### Q: What is OV3-5?  
A: OV3-5 is a US Air Force satellite launched in 1967 using a Scout B rocket. It is classified as a spacecraft designed for space operations.

### Q: When was OV3-5 launched?  
A: OV3-5 was launched on January 31, 1967.

### Q: What rocket launched OV3-5?  
A: OV3-5 was launched by a Scout B rocket model.

### Q: What organization operates OV3-5?  
A: OV3-5 is operated by the United States Air Force.

## Why It Matters
OV3-5 represents early US military satellite technology during the Cold War era. As part of the spacecraft class, it contributes to the historical development of space assets for national security purposes. Its launch via the Scout B rocket highlights the era's reliance on specialized launch vehicles for orbital missions. While specific mission details are not documented, its existence underscores the USAF's role in expanding space capabilities during a period of rapid technological advancement.

## Notable For
- Being a US Air Force satellite launched in the 1960s.
- Utilizing the Scout B rocket, a model with only 2 documented sitelinks.
- Carrying the official NSSDCA identifier OV3-5.
- Part of the broader spacecraft entity class (112 sitelinks).
- Representing early USAF orbital mission architecture.

## Body
### Overview
OV3-5 is a spacecraft entity associated with the United States Air Force. It falls under the broader spacecraft classification, which encompasses vehicles designed for spaceflight.

### Launch Configuration
- **Launch Date**: January 31, 1967  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Scout B rocket model  
- **NSSDCA ID**: OV3-5  

### Classification
- **Instance Of**: Spacecraft  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force  
- **Entity Type**: US military satellite  

### Documentation Status
- **Wikipedia Title**: OV3-5  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: English  
- **Sitelink Count**: 1 (as per observed data)  
- **Wikidata Description**: "US Air Force satellite"  

### Technical Context
- **Parent Class**: Spacecraft (112 sitelinks)  
- **Launch System**: Scout B rocket model (2 sitelinks)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report