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CORONA CR-3

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 1, 1968, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 1, 1968 · 21:31 UTCLaunch 1968-039Launch no. 833 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 1, 1968, 21:31
Launch designation
1968-039
Mission
CORONA CR-3
Flight name
CORONA 125/1103
Vehicle flight ID
511/1643
Flight code
TAG153

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
281 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 14191968-039BNORAD 3232National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · May 20, 1968
SRV 8071968-039National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8081968-039National 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.