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CORONA CR-16

Thorad SLV-2H Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 19, 1972, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 19, 1972 · 21:43 UTCLaunch 1972-032Launch no. 1,335 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 19, 1972, 21:43
Launch designation
1972-032
Mission
CORONA CR-16
Flight name
CORONA 144/1116
Vehicle flight ID
569/1661
Flight code
TAG184

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 56401972-032ANORAD 6003National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · May 12, 1972
S71-31972-032AUSAF SMC/DoD Space Test Program———
SRV 8331972-032National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 8341972-032National 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.