Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC1W
Outcome
Success
Flight
521/2734
COSPAR Designator
1968-086
Mission
Strawman 1 (Government/Top Secret)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
464 (31 YTD)
Site launches
311 (26 YTD)
Pad launches
50 (1 YTD)
Payloads (10)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-086 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-086 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-086 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-086 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1A 521 | USAF | ||
| 1968-086 | Unknown Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1968-086 | Unknown Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1968-086A | STRAWMAN 1 | NRO/SAFSP | US | Track |
| 1968-086A | STRAWMAN/REAPER 1 | NRO/SAFSP | US | |
| 1968-086A | CONVOY 1 | NRO/SAFSP | US | |
| 1968-086A | Agena D | SAMSO | US |