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CORONA CR-15

Thorad SLV-2H Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 10, 1971, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 10, 1971 · 21:32 UTCLaunch 1971-076Launch no. 1,254 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 10, 1971, 21:32
Launch designation
1971-076
Mission
CORONA CR-15
Flight name
CORONA 143/1115
Vehicle flight ID
567/1662
Flight code
TAG181

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
507 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.1 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 54541971-076ANORAD 5468National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · Oct 5, 1971
ARROYO1971-076BNORAD 5469National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence160 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Feb 3, 1976
DB-61971-076ANational Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8311971-076National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8321971-076National 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.