July 31, 1969 10:19 am
Strawman 2
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Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The Strawman series of ELINT/SIGINT satellites, known for decades only as “Heavy Ferrets”, are the fourth variation of Agena-based ELINT satellites. These satellites were designed to detect, map and investigate SAM and ABM radars.
Launch Overview
Window Open
10:19 UTC
Window Close
10:19 UTC
Lift Off
Jul 31, 1969 · 10:19 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 1W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Strawman 2
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The Strawman series of ELINT/SIGINT satellites, known for decades only as “Heavy Ferrets”, are the fourth variation of Agena-based ELINT satellites. These satellites were designed to detect, map and investigate SAM and ABM radars.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 1W
Launch Overview
Window Open
10:19 UTC
Window Close
10:19 UTC
Lift Off
Jul 31, 1969 · 10:19 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 1W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Strawman 2
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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