Lunar Orbiter 2

USA

Launch data:

Designation	02534 / 66100A
Launch date	06 Nov 1966 - 23:21 UT
Launch site	CC, LC-13
Launch vehicle	Atlas-SLV3 Agena-D (#5802/AA18)
Mission	Lunar orbiting photographic
Maximum distance
from Earth	km
All-burnt velocity	km/sec

Spacecraft data:

Prime contractor	Boeing Co
Operator	NASA
Platform
Mass at launch	390 kg
Dry Mass	kg
Basic shape
Dimension
Solar array
Stabilization
DC power

Decay:

Out of service:
Cause:
Decay date:	11 Oct 1967
Lifetime:

Mission details:

Crashed into moon after returning 205 photos of lunar surface. Selenocentric orbit. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B).

Lunar Orbiter 2, launches to scout landing sites. Copernicus crater image hailed picture of century.

Ref.: #1, #7, #8, #14, #125 - update: 19.11.13

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