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CORONA J-36

Thor SLV-2A Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 20, 1966, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 20, 1966 · 21:14 UTCLaunch 1966-085Launch no. 616 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 20, 1966, 21:14
Launch designation
1966-085
Mission
CORONA J-36
Flight name
CORONA 112/1035
Vehicle flight ID
477/1628
Flight code
TAG135/BIG BADGE

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 17031966-085ANORAD 2427National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Oct 12, 1966
SRV 7231966-085National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7241966-085National 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.