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CORONA M-4

Thor Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 30, 1962, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 30, 1962 · 01:00 UTCLaunch 1962 PHILaunch no. 170 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 30, 1962, 01:00
Launch designation
1962 PHI
Mission
CORONA M-4
Flight name
CORONA 42/9035
Vehicle flight ID
336/1128
Flight code
TAG043/LEAK PROOF

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11281962 PHI 1NORAD 302National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging181 kgReentered attached to another object · Jun 11, 1962
GRD N Payload No. 21962 PHI 1US Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5851962 PHINational 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.