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CORONA J-46

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 22, 1969, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 22, 1969 · 21:11 UTCLaunch 1969-079Launch no. 1,012 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 22, 1969, 21:11
Launch designation
1969-079
Mission
CORONA J-46
Flight name
CORONA 135/1052
Vehicle flight ID
531/1653
Flight code
TAG168

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 35311969-079ANORAD 4102National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging210 kgReentered attached to another object · Oct 13, 1969
SAVANT II1969-079BNORAD 4103National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence135 kgReentered (orbital decay) · May 16, 1971
SRV 743R1969-079National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 744R1969-079National 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.