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CORONA M-7

Thor Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 28, 1962, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 28, 1962 · 01:09 UTCLaunch 1962 A GAMLaunch no. 177 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 28, 1962, 01:09
Launch designation
1962 A GAM
Mission
CORONA M-7
Flight name
CORONA 45/9038
Vehicle flight ID
340/1151
Flight code
TAG047/TRIAL TRACK

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
699 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11511962 A GAMNORAD 316National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging190 kgReentered attached to another object · Sep 14, 1962
GRD N Payload No. 41962 A GAMUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5921962 A GAMNational Reconnaissance Office———
TAKI 21962 A GAMSecretary of the Air Force, Office of Special Projects (NRO Program A)———

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