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CORONA J-27

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 2, 1966, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 2, 1966 · 21:32 UTCLaunch 1966-007Launch no. 528 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 2, 1966, 21:32
Launch designation
1966-007
Mission
CORONA J-27
Flight name
CORONA 105/1029
Vehicle flight ID
450/1623
Flight code
TAG125/SEA LEVEL

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 72911966-007ANORAD 1968National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Feb 27, 1966
SRV 7051966-007National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7061966-007National 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.