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CORONA M-13

Thor Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 29, 1962, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 29, 1962 · 23:34 UTCLaunch 1962 B BETLaunch no. 201 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-1-2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 29, 1962, 23:34
Launch designation
1962 B BET
Mission
CORONA M-13
Flight name
CORONA 52/9045
Vehicle flight ID
351/1154
Flight code
TAG055/ARCTIC ZONE

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11541962 B BETNORAD 427National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging186 kgReentered attached to another object · Oct 8, 1962
DRM-41962 B BETUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5981962 B BETNational 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.