Polaris A2
Polaris A2
Credit - US Navy
Intermediate range ballistic missile. Year: 1960. Family: Polaris. Country: USA. Department of Defence Designation: UGM-27B.

Historical Essay © Andreas Parsch

Lockheed UGM-27 Polaris A-2

Given the very short development time of Polaris (only four years from development contract to operational deployment), it is not surprising that the A-1 version had room for improvements. The Polaris A-2 had a slightly longer first stage, using the full length of the missile tubes, and a lighter second-stage motor casing made of fiberglass instead of steel. These features increased range to 2800 km (1500 nm), the performance originally envisioned by the Navy. The A-2 also had new electronics for higher reliability. The first A-2 was launched in November 1960, and deployment of this version began in June 1962.

Manufacturer: Lockheed. Launches: 227. Failures: 15. Success Rate: 93.39%. First Launch Date: 1960-11-10. Last Launch Date: 1971-11-12. Launch data is: complete. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Total Mass: 14,700 kg (32,400 lb). Core Diameter: 1.37 m (4.49 ft). Total Length: 9.40 m (30.80 ft). Maximum range: 4,600 km (2,800 mi). Cost comments: See Polaris A-1 for Polaris program total costs.


Model: Polaris A2E. Family: Polaris. Country: USA.

Maximum range: 4,600 km (2,800 mi).


Model: UGM-27B. IOC: 1962. Country: USA. Department of Defence Designation: UGM-27B. Popular Name: Polaris A-2.

Manufacturer: Lockheed MSC. Liftoff Thrust: 310.800 kN (69,871 lbf). Total Mass: 13,600 kg (29,900 lb). Core Diameter: 1.37 m (4.49 ft). Total Length: 9.45 m (31.00 ft). Span: 1.37 m (4.49 ft). Standard warhead mass: 500 kg (1,100 lb). Maximum range: 2,820 km (1,750 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard RV: Mk. 20B. Standard warhead: W47. Standard warhead yield: 800 KT. Standard warhead CEP: 2.90 km (1.80 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial.



Polaris A2 Chronology

1960 November 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-1.

  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Advanced Polaris (A-2) successfully launched on record 1,600-mile flight at AMR. References: 17, 802.
1960 December 5 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-2.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Polaris A-2 successfully test fired 1,400 nautical miles down AMR. References: 17, 802.
1961 January 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-3.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 802.
1961 February 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-6. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. References: 796.
1961 March 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-7.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). The fourth firing of an advanced Polaris A-2, and the first from a ship, was made by the U.S.S. Observation Island as she cruised at 8 knots, 10 miles offshore from Cape Canaveral. References: 18, 796.
1961 March 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-8.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 March 15 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-10.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 April 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-12. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 796.
1961 May 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-16.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 May 8 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-19.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 May 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-9. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. References: 796.
1961 June 12 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-5.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 June 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-11. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 796.
1961 July 13 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-20.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 August 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-21.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 August 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-22. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi). References: 796.
1961 October 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-15.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 October 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2E-X1 (A2X-4).
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). First underwater launching of Navy Polaris A-2, and first firing from submarine, U.S.S. Ethan Allen. References: 18, 796.
1961 November 8 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2E-X2.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 November 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-14 (A2G-1).
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1961 December 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-23.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 January 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-17 (A2G-2). FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. References: 796.
1962 March 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29. Launch Pad: LC29A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-27 (A2G-5).
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 March 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-28 (A2M-3). FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. References: 796.
1962 April 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-1.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 May 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-18 (A2MG-1).
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 May 6 - 23:18 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2?.
  • FRIGATE BIRD Nuclear Test mission Nation: USA. Mass: 326 kg (718 lb). Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). The only US test of an operational ballistic missile with a live 600 kiloton warhead. A Polaris A2 missile was launched from the ballistic missile submarine Ethan Allen (SSBN-608) 2800 km east-northeast of Christmas Island. The re-entry vehicle reached the target zone 1890 km away and detonated at 3,300 m. The resulting mushroom cloud was observed by the submarines Carbonero (SS-337) and Medregal (SS-480), both stationed within 25 km of the predicted impact point.References: 1864.
1962 May 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-3. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 796.
1962 May 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-4.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 May 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-5.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 May 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-6.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 June 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-8.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 June 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-7.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 June 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-30 (A2MG-2). FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 796.
1962 June 29 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2X-29 (A2MG-4).
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 July 12 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-10.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 July 12 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2PE-11.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 July 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 July 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-13.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 July 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-12.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 July 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2TF-1.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 August 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2TF-2.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 August 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2TF-3. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi). References: 796.
1962 August 27 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2TF-4.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1962 Q4 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: WTR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1962 Q4 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: WTR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1962 Q4 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: WTR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1962 Q4 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: WTR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1962 December 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2G-4.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 February 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-108.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 February 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-109.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 February 5 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-111.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 February 5 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-110.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 February 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-117.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 March 7 - 17:49 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-116. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi). References: 1212.
1963 Mar 7 1850? - 18:50 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-120.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1212.
1963 March 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 March 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 March 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 April 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 April 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 April 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 April 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 April 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 April 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 13 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-121. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 13 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-154.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 June 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 July 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-167.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 July 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-118.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-210.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-209.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-211.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 August 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-208.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 October 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-222.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 October 16 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-221.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 October 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 October 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 October 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 October 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 October 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 October 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1963 November 16 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-233.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 January 13 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-226. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi). References: 796.
1964 January 13 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-243. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 796.
1964 January 13 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-244.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 January 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-227. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi). References: 796.
1964 January 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-191.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 February 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-255.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 February 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-257.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 March 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-294.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 March 16 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-288.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 April 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-320.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 April 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-119.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 April 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-286.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 June 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-297.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 June 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-319.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 June 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-296.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 July 8 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-232.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 July 8 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-155.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 July 8 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-295.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 October 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 October 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 October 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 October 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 October 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 October 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 October 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1964 October 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 February 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 February 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 February 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 February 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 February 12 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 February 12 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 March 5 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25. Launch Pad: LC25A. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2EA-193.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 May 31 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 May 31 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 June 15 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1965 June 15 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 February 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 February 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 March 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 March 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 March 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 March 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 March 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 March 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 March 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 March 17 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 September 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 September 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 September 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1966 September 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 June 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 June 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 June 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 June 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 July 8 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 July 8 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 November 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 November 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 November 6 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 November 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 November 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 November 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1967 November 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 January 8 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-273.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 January 15 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-138.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 January 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-94.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 January 31 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2P-91.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 June 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 June 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 July 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 July 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 July 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 August 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 September 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 September 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 October 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 October 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 October 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 October 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1968 October 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1969 February 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1969 March 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1969 March 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1969 March 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1969 March 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1969 April 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1969 September 18 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1969 October 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1969 October 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1969 October 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1969 October 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1969 October 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1969 October 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1969 October 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1969 November 15 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. Model: Polaris A2E. LV Configuration: Polaris A2E A2E.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1970 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1970 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1970 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1970 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1970 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1970 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1970 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1970 August 31 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1970 August 31 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1970 August 31 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 March 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 March 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 March 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 March 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 March 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 March 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 March 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 April 15 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Safeguard M1-7 Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 910.
1971 May 7 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Safeguard M1-8 Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 910.
1971 August 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 August 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 August 23 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 September 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 September 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 September 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 September 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 September 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 September 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 September 2 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1971 November 7 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Safeguard M2-5 Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 910.
1971 November 12 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Vehicle: Polaris A2. LV Configuration: Polaris A2 A2.
  • Safeguard M2-8 Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 910.

Bibliography and Further Reading
  • McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page, Harvard University, 1997-present. Jonathan McDowell's complete on-line listing of all objects orbited and over 20,000 rocket launches Accessed at: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
  • Gunston, Bill,, Rockets and Missiles, Salamander, London, 1979. ISBN: 0861010299. Gunston, the most prolific aviation writer of all time, also produced this, the best Encyclopaedic account of military missiles ever produced. Sadly, never updated. More at amazon.com...
  • Nicholas, Ted G., U.S. Missile Data Book, 1983, Seventh Edition, Data Search Associates, Fountain Valley, California, 1982..
  • Parsch, Andreas, DesignationSystems.Net, . Outstanding, unique reference for aircraft, missiles, propulsion, and avionics systems. Accessed at: http://www.designation-systems.net/.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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