September 18, 1968 9:32 pm

KH-4A 48

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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 21:32 UTC
Window Close 21:32 UTC
Lift Off Sep 18, 1968 · 21:32 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 1E
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload KH-4A 48
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.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

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United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 1E
Launch Overview
Window Open 21:32 UTC
Window Close 21:32 UTC
Lift Off Sep 18, 1968 · 21:32 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 1E
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload KH-4A 48
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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