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CORONA J-30

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 7, 1966, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 7, 1966 · 22:02 UTCLaunch 1966-029Launch no. 553 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 7, 1966, 22:02
Launch designation
1966-029
Mission
CORONA J-30
Flight name
CORONA 107/1031
Vehicle flight ID
474/1627
Flight code
TAG128/GAPING WOUND

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 16121966-029ANORAD 2136National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Apr 26, 1966
SRV 7111966-029National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7121966-029National 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.