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CORONA J-45

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 24, 1968, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 24, 1968 · 22:26 UTCLaunch 1968-008Launch no. 799 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC1E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 24, 1968, 22:26
Launch designation
1968-008
Mission
CORONA J-45
Flight name
CORONA 123/1045
Vehicle flight ID
516/1640
Flight code
TAG151

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
543 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 22431968-008ANORAD 3113National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Feb 27, 1968
TIVOLI I1968-008BNORAD 3114National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence115 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Mar 4, 1970
SRV 7411968-008National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7421968-008National 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.