# OV5-9
**Wikidata**: [Q2795915](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2795915)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ov5-9

## Summary
OV5-9 is a U.S. satellite, classified as an Orbiting Vehicle. It was launched on May 23, 1969, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41. The satellite was deployed using a Titan IIIC launch vehicle.

## Key Facts
*   OV5-9 is an instance of the Orbiting Vehicle class of U.S. satellites.
*   It was launched on May 23, 1969.
*   The launch originated from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41.
*   The launch vehicle used for OV5-9 was the Titan IIIC.
*   Its Space Catalog Number (SCN) is 03952.
*   Its COSPAR ID is 1969-046C.
*   Wikipedia entries for OV5-9 are available in Galician and Portuguese.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of entity is OV5-9?
A: OV5-9 is a U.S. satellite. It belongs to the Orbiting Vehicle family, which is a class of U.S. satellites.

### Q: When and where was OV5-9 launched?
A: OV5-9 was launched on May 23, 1969. Its launch point was Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41.

### Q: What launch vehicle was used for OV5-9?
A: OV5-9 was launched using a Titan IIIC. This is a model of the Titan III launch vehicle.

## Why It Matters
OV5-9 holds significance as a documented instance within the Orbiting Vehicle program, representing a specific U.S. satellite launched during the late 1960s. Its deployment on May 23, 1969, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41, using a Titan IIIC launch vehicle, marks a concrete event in the history of space exploration and satellite technology. As part of the broader family of Orbiting Vehicles, OV5-9 contributed to the ongoing efforts to place objects into Earth's orbit, which was crucial for advancing scientific understanding, technological capabilities, and strategic interests in space during that era. The existence of its unique identifiers, such as SCN 03952 and COSPAR ID 1969-046C, ensures its place in the catalog of space objects, reflecting the systematic tracking and documentation of orbital assets. Its role, while not explicitly detailed in terms of mission, is inherently tied to the general purpose of satellites in expanding human reach and observation capabilities beyond Earth.

## Notable For
*   Being an instance of the Orbiting Vehicle family of U.S. satellites.
*   Its launch on May 23, 1969, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41.
*   Its deployment using the Titan IIIC launch vehicle.
*   Having the unique Space Catalog Number (SCN) 03952 and COSPAR ID 1969-046C.

## Body

### Overview
OV5-9 is identified as a U.S. satellite. It is categorized as an instance of the Orbiting Vehicle class, which represents a family of U.S. satellites.

### Identification
*   **SCN (Space Catalog Number):** 03952
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1969-046C
*   **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/1q54w75s4
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "03952"]

### Launch Details
*   **Launch Date:** 1969-05-23
*   **Start Point (Launch Site):** Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41
*   **Launch Vehicle:** Titan IIIC
*   **Significant Event:** A rocket launch occurred on 1969-05-23 from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41, which corresponds to the launch of OV5-9.

### Related Entities
*   **Orbiting Vehicle:** This is a class representing a family of U.S. satellites.
*   **Titan IIIC:** This is a specific model of the Titan III launch vehicle.

### External References
*   **Wikipedia Languages:** Information about OV5-9 is available on Wikipedia in Galician (gl) and Portuguese (pt).
*   **Sitelink Count:** 2

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report