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CORONA M-19

Thor Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 1, 1963, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 1, 1963 · 23:01 UTCLaunch 1963-007Launch no. 235 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 1, 1963, 23:01
Launch designation
1963-007
Mission
CORONA M-19
Flight name
CORONA 62/9053
Vehicle flight ID
376/1160
Flight code
TAG067/NICKEL STEEL

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
408 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.3 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 07201963-007ANORAD 562National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging215 kgReentered attached to another object · Apr 26, 1963
SRV 6091963-007National 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.