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CORONA CR-6

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 5, 1969, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 5, 1969 · 21:59 UTCLaunch 1969-010Launch no. 933 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 5, 1969, 21:59
Launch designation
1969-010
Mission
CORONA CR-6
Flight name
CORONA 131/1106
Vehicle flight ID
519/1650
Flight code
TAG161

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,461 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.1 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 38901969-010ANORAD 3672National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · Feb 24, 1969
OPS 26441969-010BNORAD 3673National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence95 kgIn orbit
SRV 801R1969-010National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 802R1969-010National 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.