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CORONA J-13

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 17, 1964, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 17, 1964 · 22:02 UTCLaunch 1964-067Launch no. 373 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 17, 1964, 22:02
Launch designation
1964-067
Mission
CORONA J-13
Flight name
CORONA 87/1012
Vehicle flight ID
418/1179
Flight code
TAG101/MOOSE HORN

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 35591964-067ANORAD 911National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging262 kgReentered attached to another object · Nov 4, 1964
SRV 6511964-067National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 6451964-067National 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.