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CORONA J-43

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 19, 1969, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 19, 1969 · 21:38 UTCLaunch 1969-026Launch no. 951 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 19, 1969, 21:38
Launch designation
1969-026
Mission
CORONA J-43
Flight name
CORONA 132/1050
Vehicle flight ID
541/1651
Flight code
TAG162

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
513 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 37221969-026ANORAD 3829National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Mar 24, 1969
TIVOLI II1969-026BNORAD 3830National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence141 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Dec 6, 1971
SRV 7371969-026National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7381969-026National 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.