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CORONA J-38

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 8, 1966, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 8, 1966 · 19:53 UTCLaunch 1966-102Launch no. 633 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC1W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 8, 1966, 19:53
Launch designation
1966-102
Mission
CORONA J-38
Flight name
CORONA 113/1037
Vehicle flight ID
507/1632
Flight code
TAG136/BUSY MEETING

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 18661966-102ANORAD 2537National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Nov 29, 1966
SRV 7271966-102National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7281966-102National 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.