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CORONA CR-12

Thorad SLV-2H Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 23, 1970, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 23, 1970 · 01:25 UTCLaunch 1970-054Launch no. 1,105 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 23, 1970, 01:25
Launch designation
1970-054
Mission
CORONA CR-12
Flight name
CORONA 139/1111
Vehicle flight ID
556/1654
Flight code
TAG175

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 43241970-054ANORAD 4477National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · Aug 19, 1970
SRV 8231970-054National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8241970-054National 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.