# OAO 1

> NASA space observatory launched in 1966, suffered failure prior to activation

**Wikidata**: [Q29043281](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29043281)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/q29043281


## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/oao-1.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1966-031A)