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CORONA J-47

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 20, 1968, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 20, 1968 · 21:46 UTCLaunch 1968-052Launch no. 849 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC1E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 20, 1968, 21:46
Launch designation
1968-052
Mission
CORONA J-47
Flight name
CORONA 126/1047
Vehicle flight ID
517/1645
Flight code
TAG155

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
518 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 53431968-052ANORAD 3296National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Jul 16, 1968
TRIPOS III1968-052BNORAD 3297National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence116 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jan 11, 1970
SRV 7451968-052National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7461968-052National Reconnaissance Office———
SOUSEA II1968-052BNational 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.