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CORONA CR-9

Thorad SLV-2H Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on December 4, 1969, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 4, 1969 · 21:38 UTCLaunch 1969-105Launch no. 1,039 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 4, 1969, 21:38
Launch designation
1969-105
Mission
CORONA CR-9
Flight name
CORONA 136/1108
Vehicle flight ID
549/1655
Flight code
TAG170

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 66171969-105ANORAD 4264National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · Jan 10, 1970
SRV 8171969-105National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8181969-105National 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.