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CORONA CR-7

Thorad SLV-2H Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 24, 1969, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 24, 1969 · 01:30 UTCLaunch 1969-063Launch no. 994 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 24, 1969, 01:30
Launch designation
1969-063
Mission
CORONA CR-7
Flight name
CORONA 134/1107
Vehicle flight ID
545/1652
Flight code
TAG166

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 36541969-063ANORAD 4050National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · Aug 23, 1969
SRV 8131969-063National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8141969-063National 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.