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CORONA J-32

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 9, 1966, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 9, 1966 · 20:46 UTCLaunch 1966-072Launch no. 599 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC1W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 9, 1966, 20:46
Launch designation
1966-072
Mission
CORONA J-32
Flight name
CORONA 111/1036
Vehicle flight ID
506/1631
Flight code
TAG134/CURLY TOP

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 15451966-072ANORAD 2393National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Sep 11, 1966
SRV 7151966-072National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7161966-072National 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.