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CORONA M-10

Thor Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 2, 1962, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 2, 1962 · 00:17 UTCLaunch 1962 A KAPLaunch no. 185 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 2, 1962, 00:17
Launch designation
1962 A KAP
Mission
CORONA M-10
Flight name
CORONA 48/9041
Vehicle flight ID
344/1152
Flight code
TAG050/APPLE GREEN

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11521962 A KAP 1NORAD 360National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging170 kgReentered attached to another object · Aug 26, 1962
GRD Package1962 A KAP 1US Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5951962 A KAPNational 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.