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CORONA J-9

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 4, 1964, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 4, 1964 · 22:59 UTCLaunch 1964-027Launch no. 329 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 4, 1964, 22:59
Launch designation
1964-027
Mission
CORONA J-9
Flight name
CORONA 79/1006
Vehicle flight ID
403/1176
Flight code
TAG090/KICK BALL

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
457 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 34831964-027ANORAD 802National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging213 kgReentered attached to another object · Jun 18, 1964
SRV 6381964-027National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 6391964-027National 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.