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ARGON 5

Thor Agena B launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 15, 1962, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 15, 1962 · 19:36 UTCLaunch 1962 SIGLaunch no. 166 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 15, 1962, 19:36
Launch designation
1962 SIG
Mission
ARGON 5
Flight name
CORONA 41/9034A
Vehicle flight ID
334/1126
Flight code
TAG042/HOLE PUNCH

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
649 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 11261962 SIG 1NORAD 292National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging162 kgReentered attached to another object · Nov 26, 1963
Aerospace Corp Package1962 SIG 1US Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV 5821962 SIGNational 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.