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CORONA J-33

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 24, 1966, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 24, 1966 · 02:00 UTCLaunch 1966-042Launch no. 569 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC1-1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 24, 1966, 02:00
Launch designation
1966-042
Mission
CORONA J-33
Flight name
CORONA 109/1033
Vehicle flight ID
469/1630
Flight code
TAG131/SHORT TON

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 17781966-042ANORAD 2181National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Jun 9, 1966
SRV 7171966-042National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7181966-042National 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.