OAO-3 Copernicus |
USA |
| Designation | 06153 / 72065A |
| Launch date | 21 Aug 1972 - 10:28:02 UT |
| Launch site | CC, LC-36B |
| Launch vehicle | Atlas-SLV3C Centaur-D (AC-22) |
| Mission | Scientific: UV astronomy |
| Earth orbit: | |
| Perigee/Apogee | 714/723 km |
| Inclination | 35° |
| Period | 99.2 min |
| Mass at launch | 2200 kg |
| Out of service | 18 Jan 1973 |