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CORONA M-8

Thor Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 21, 1962, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 21, 1962 · 00:56 UTCLaunch 1962 A ETALaunch no. 181 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 21, 1962, 00:56
Launch designation
1962 A ETA
Mission
CORONA M-8
Flight name
CORONA 46/9039
Vehicle flight ID
342/1130
Flight code
TAG048/ADOBE HOME

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11301962 A ETANORAD 344National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging176 kgReentered attached to another object · Aug 14, 1962
GRD Package1962 A ETAUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5931962 A ETANational 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.