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CORONA M-3

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

April 29, 1962 · 00:30 UTCLaunch 1962 RHOLaunch no. 164 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 29, 1962, 00:30
Launch designation
1962 RHO
Mission
CORONA M-3
Flight name
CORONA 40/9033
Vehicle flight ID
333/1125
Flight code
TAG041/TOTAL TIME

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11251962 RHO 1NORAD 290National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging185 kgReentered attached to another object · May 26, 1962
GRD Package1962 RHO 1US Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5861962 RHONational 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.