May 18, 1963 10:21 pm
KH-6 2
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Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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KH-6 (Keyhole 6, codenamed Lanyard) was an early attempt to gain higher resolution imagery, which flew only one successful mission in 1963. It was part of the Corona program.
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:21 UTC
Window Close
22:21 UTC
Lift Off
May 18, 1963 · 22:21 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-6 2
Rocket
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
KH-6 (Keyhole 6, codenamed Lanyard) was an early attempt to gain higher resolution imagery, which flew only one successful mission in 1963. It was part of the Corona program.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 1E
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:21 UTC
Window Close
22:21 UTC
Lift Off
May 18, 1963 · 22:21 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-6 2
Rocket
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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