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CORONA M-14

Thor Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 5, 1962, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 5, 1962 · 22:04 UTCLaunch 1962 B OMILaunch no. 215 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 5, 1962, 22:04
Launch designation
1962 B OMI
Mission
CORONA M-14
Flight name
CORONA 55/9047
Vehicle flight ID
356/1136
Flight code
TAG058/BAIL OUT

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11361962 B OMINORAD 453National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging189 kgReentered attached to another object · Dec 3, 1962
Aerospace Corp Package1962 B OMIUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5991962 B OMINational 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.