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ARGON 10

Thor Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 1, 1962, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 1, 1962 · 20:39 UTCLaunch 1962 A UPSLaunch no. 195 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 1, 1962, 20:39
Launch designation
1962 A UPS
Mission
ARGON 10
Flight name
CORONA 50/9042A
Vehicle flight ID
348/1132
Flight code
TAG052/BEADY EYE

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11321962 A UPSNORAD 385National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging144 kgReentered attached to another object · Oct 26, 1964
Aerospace Corp Package1962 A UPSUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 6001962 A UPSNational 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.