Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC1E
Outcome
Success
Flight
516/1640
COSPAR Designator
1968-008
Mission
KH-4A 45 (Government/Top Secret)
The KH-4A (Keyhole-4A) was the fifth optical reconnaissance satellite version in the Corona-program.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
438 (5 YTD)
Site launches
289 (4 YTD)
Pad launches
42 (1 YTD)
Payloads (14)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-008 | SRV 1045-1 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-008 | SRV 1045-2 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-008 | SRS Motor | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-008 | SRS Motor | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-008 | Star 12 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-008 | Star 12 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-008 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-008 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-008 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-008 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1A 516 | USAF | ||
| 1968-008A | CORONA J-45 | NRO/CIA | US | Track |
| 1968-008A | Agena D | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-008B | P-11 No. 4412 | NRO/SAFSP | US | Track |
| 1968-008C | Fairing | NRO/CIA | US | Track |