OV1-14
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Orbiting Vehicle 1–14 was a satellite launched 6 April 1968 to measure electromagnetic interference and measure proton and electron flux at altitudes up to 8,000 km. OV1-14 was also supposed to study
OV1-14
Atlas F shroud for OV1-13 and OV1-14 satellite payload
OV1-13
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Orbiting Vehicle 1–13 was a satellite launched on 6 April 1968 to measure the level of radiation in orbit at altitudes as high as 8,000 km. Part of the OV1 series of USAF satellites, using standardize
OV1-14
…standardized designs and sent to orbit on decommissioned Atlas ICBMs to reduce development and launching costs, OV1-14 was launched side-by-side with OV1-13. The launch marked the first usage of the Atlas F in the OV program. Unfortunately, the satellite failed after four to seven days, returning about 24…
OV1-13 and OV1-14
Diagram of OV1-13 orbit with respect to Van Allen radiation belts.