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CORONA M-6

Thor Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 23, 1962, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 23, 1962 · 00:30 UTCLaunch 1962 A BETLaunch no. 176 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 23, 1962, 00:30
Launch designation
1962 A BET
Mission
CORONA M-6
Flight name
CORONA 44/9037
Vehicle flight ID
339/1129
Flight code
TAG046/TIGHT SHIRT

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
314 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11291962 A BETNORAD 315National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging171 kgReentered attached to another object · Jul 7, 1962
GRD N Payload No. 31962 A BETUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5911962 A BETNational 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.