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CORONA J-31

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 21, 1966, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 21, 1966 · 21:31 UTCLaunch 1966-055Launch no. 582 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 21, 1966, 21:31
Launch designation
1966-055
Mission
CORONA J-31
Flight name
CORONA 110/1034
Vehicle flight ID
466/1626
Flight code
TAG132/GAME LEG

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 15991966-055ANORAD 2227National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Jul 14, 1966
SRV 7131966-055National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7141966-055National 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.