ATS 4 Mission
Launch Status
Success
Date & Time
10 Aug 1968, 10:33pm
UTC
Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Mission
ATS 4
Mission Type
Earth Science
Destination
Geosynchronous Orbit
ATS 4 was a satellite designed to test gravity gradient stabilization at synchronous altitude. It failed to reach the desired altitude, thus was not able to fulfill its mission objectives.
Updated: Jan 3, 7:54pm UTC
🔔 Set up an email alert for upcoming launches
🎯 Never miss a launch
📆 Stay up to date
Get a weekly email containing all launches scheduled for the coming week.
