# SAMOS 6
**Wikidata**: [Q9326022](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9326022)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/samos-6

## Summary
SAMOS 6 was a reconnaissance satellite launched on March 7, 1962, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 using an Atlas-Agena B rocket. It was part of the SAMOS (Satellite and Missile Observation System) program designed for covert data collection for intelligence and military purposes.

## Key Facts
- SAMOS 6 was launched on March 7, 1962
- It has the COSPAR ID 1962-007A
- The satellite was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3
- SAMOS 6 used an Atlas-Agena B as its launch vehicle
- It was classified as a reconnaissance satellite
- The satellite had a Harvard Designation of 1962 Eta 1
- It has a NASA spacecraft catalog number of 00256
- SAMOS 6 is indexed in the Google Knowledge Graph with ID /g/122tjb8k
- It can be referenced in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "00256"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of SAMOS 6?
A: SAMOS 6 was a reconnaissance satellite designed to covertly collect data for intelligence and military applications. As part of the SAMOS (Satellite and Missile Observation System) program, it conducted surveillance activities from space.

### Q: When and where was SAMOS 6 launched?
A: SAMOS 6 was launched on March 7, 1962, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 using an Atlas-Agena B rocket.

### Q: What technical specifications are available for SAMOS 6?
A: SAMOS 6 had the NASA spacecraft catalog number 00256 and the COSPAR ID 1962-007A. It was officially classified as a reconnaissance satellite and bore the Harvard Designation 1962 Eta 1.

### Q: Is there any information about the mission outcomes or performance of SAMOS 6?
A: The provided source material does not contain details about the mission outcomes or performance of SAMOS 6 beyond its launch parameters and classification.

## Why It Matters
SAMOS 6 represents an early milestone in space-based reconnaissance capabilities, contributing to the development of satellite surveillance technology during the Cold War. As part of the SAMOS program, it helped advance the United States' ability to conduct intelligence gathering from space, which fundamentally changed military and geopolitical strategies. The satellite's use of an Atlas-Agena B launch vehicle also provided valuable experience for subsequent reconnaissance satellite missions. The program laid the groundwork for modern satellite reconnaissance systems that continue to play crucial roles in national security and intelligence operations today.

## Notable For
- Being one of the early reconnaissance satellites in the SAMOS (Satellite and Missile Observation System) program
- Its launch on March 7, 1962, using an Atlas-Agena B rocket
- Having the NASA spacecraft catalog number 00256
- Being classified specifically as a reconnaissance satellite for military and intelligence purposes
- Its inclusion in multiple knowledge systems including Google Knowledge Graph and Wolfram Language

## Body

### Basic Information
SAMOS 6 was a reconnaissance satellite launched on March 7, 1962. The satellite had the NASA spacecraft catalog number 00256 and the COSPAR ID 1962-007A. It was officially classified as a reconnaissance satellite and bore the Harvard Designation 1962 Eta 1.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: March 7, 1962
- Launch vehicle: Atlas-Agena B
- Launch site: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3
- This launch was recorded as a significant event in space history

### Technical Classification
- Instance of: reconnaissance satellite
- Related to: reconnaissance satellite (class)
- Related to: Atlas-Agena B (launch vehicle class)

### Knowledge Graph Integration
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/122tjb8k
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "00256"]
- Wikipedia available in Polish language
- Sitelink count: 1

### References
The information about SAMOS 6 is derived from multiple sources including NASA's National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC), with references to Q6272367 and Q1347705. The satellite's entry can be found at https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1962-007A.

## References

1. [SAMOS 6. NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1962-007A)
2. Jonathan's Space Report