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CORONA CR-8R

Thorad SLV-2H Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 25, 1972, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 25, 1972 · 18:41 UTCLaunch 1972-039Launch no. 1,344 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAMSOUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 25, 1972, 18:41
Launch designation
1972-039
Mission
CORONA CR-8R
Flight name
CORONA 145/1117
Vehicle flight ID
571/1663
Flight code
TAG185

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 63711972-039ANORAD 6037National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging345 kgReentered attached to another object · Jun 4, 1972
S71-51972-039AUSAF SMC/DoD Space Test Program———
SRV 815R1972-039National Reconnaissance Office———
SRV 816R1972-039National 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.