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CORONA J-24

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 22, 1965, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 22, 1965 · 21:31 UTCLaunch 1965-074Launch no. 479 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 22, 1965, 21:31
Launch designation
1965-074
Mission
CORONA J-24
Flight name
CORONA 100/1024
Vehicle flight ID
458/1619
Flight code
TAG118/NICKLE SILVER

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 72211965-074ANORAD 1602National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Oct 11, 1965
SRV 6221965-074National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 6431965-074National 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.