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STRAWMAN 1

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 5, 1968, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 5, 1968 · 11:16 UTCLaunch 1968-086Launch no. 886 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC1W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 5, 1968, 11:16
Launch designation
1968-086
Mission
STRAWMAN 1
Flight name
OPS 0964
Vehicle flight ID
521/2734
Flight code
TAG158

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
509 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 09641968-086ANORAD 3472National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence975 kgReentered attached to another object · Mar 26, 1971
REAPER 11968-086ANational Reconnaissance Office———
CONVOY 11968-086ANational 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.