December 12, 1968 10:22 pm
KH-4A 49
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Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The KH-4A (Keyhole-4A) was the fifth optical reconnaissance satellite version in the Corona-program.
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:22 UTC
Window Close
22:22 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 12, 1968 · 22:22 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
KH-4A 49
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The KH-4A (Keyhole-4A) was the fifth optical reconnaissance satellite version in the Corona-program.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 3W
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:22 UTC
Window Close
22:22 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 12, 1968 · 22:22 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
KH-4A 49
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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