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CORONA C'-10

Thor Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 15, 1961, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 15, 1961 · 21:22 UTCLaunch 1961 A ZETLaunch no. 136 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 15, 1961, 21:22
Launch designation
1961 A ZET
Mission
CORONA C'-10
Flight name
Discoverer 35
Vehicle flight ID
326/1118
Flight code
TAG035/CAT FIGHT

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
304 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Discoverer 351961 A ZET 1NORAD 201National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging135 kgReentered attached to another object · Dec 3, 1961
SRV 5231961 A ZETNational Reconnaissance Office———

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