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CORONA CR-14

Thorad SLV-2H Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 24, 1971, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 24, 1971 · 21:06 UTCLaunch 1971-022Launch no. 1,194 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 24, 1971, 21:06
Launch designation
1971-022
Mission
CORONA CR-14
Flight name
CORONA 142/1114
Vehicle flight ID
538/1660
Flight code
TAG179

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
256 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 53001971-022ANORAD 5059National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · Apr 12, 1971
DB-51971-022ANational Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8291971-022National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8301971-022National 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.