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STRAWMAN 2

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 31, 1969, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 31, 1969 · 10:19 UTCLaunch 1969-065Launch no. 996 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC1W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 31, 1969, 10:19
Launch designation
1969-065
Mission
STRAWMAN 2
Flight name
OPS 8285
Vehicle flight ID
523/2735
Flight code
TAG167

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
540 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 82851969-065ANORAD 4054National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence975 kgReentered attached to another object · Jan 4, 1973
REAPER 21969-065ANational Reconnaissance Office———
CONVOY 21969-065ANational 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.