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CORONA CR-5

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

November 3, 1968 · 21:30 UTCLaunch 1968-098Launch no. 898 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 3, 1968, 21:30
Launch designation
1968-098
Mission
CORONA CR-5
Flight name
CORONA 129/1105
Vehicle flight ID
515/1646
Flight code
TAG159

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 13151968-098ANORAD 3531National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · Nov 23, 1968
SRV 8101968-098National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8111968-098National 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.