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CORONA J-44

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

May 2, 1969 · 01:46 UTCLaunch 1969-041Launch no. 968 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 2, 1969, 01:46
Launch designation
1969-041
Mission
CORONA J-44
Flight name
CORONA 133/1051
Vehicle flight ID
544/1649
Flight code
TAG164

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 11011969-041ANORAD 3914National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · May 23, 1969
LAMPAN II1969-041BNORAD 3915National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence155 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Feb 16, 1970
SRV 7391969-041National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 7401969-041National Reconnaissance Office———
SAMPAN III1969-041BNational 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.