Biosat 1

Launch data: Designation  02632 / 66114A Launch date  14 Dec 1966 - 19:20 UT Launch site  CC, LC-17A Launch vehicle  Delta-G (#471/D43) Mission  Biological research Perigee / Apogee   km Inclination  ° Period   min

Biosat 1 - Credit: NASA

Mission details:

• Reentry into the Earth's atmosphere was not achieved because the retrorocket failed to ignite. The biosatellite was never recovered. Although the scientific objectives of the mission were not accomplished, the Biosatellite I experience provided technical confidence in the program because of excellent performance in most other areas.

Astrophilately covers:

Launch cancel Patric Air Force. Credit: #410