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CORONA C-9

Thor Agena A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 18, 1960, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 18, 1960 · 19:57 UTCLaunch 1960 KAPLaunch no. 75 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF BMDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 18, 1960, 19:57
Launch designation
1960 KAP
Mission
CORONA C-9
Flight name
Discoverer 14
Vehicle flight ID
237/1056
Flight code
TAG014/LIMBER LEG

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
808 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.810 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Discoverer 141960 KAPNORAD 54US Air Force Ballistic Missile DivisionOptical imaging120 kgReentered attached to another object · Sep 16, 1960
TOD-41960 KAPUS Air Force Ballistic Missile Division———
SRV 1011960 KAPUS Air Force Ballistic Missile Division———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.