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AFP-201 PVP 853

Atlas Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 18, 1962, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 18, 1962 · 20:51 UTCLaunch 1962 A ZETLaunch no. 180 in the log
RocketAtlas Agena B
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 18, 1962, 20:51
Launch designation
1962 A ZET
Mission
AFP-201 PVP 853
Flight name
FTV 2403
Vehicle flight ID
120D/2403
Flight code
ARMORED CAR

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
250 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.7 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 24031962 A ZET 1NORAD 342Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Special Projects (NRO Program A)Optical imaging400 kgReentered attached to another object · Jul 25, 1962
FTV 2403 RV1962 A ZET 2NORAD 343Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Special Projects (NRO Program A)Optical imaging600 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jul 27, 1962

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