Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
VS / SLC3W
Outcome
Success
Flight
571/1663
COSPAR Designator
1972-039
Mission
KH-4B 17 (Government/Top Secret)
The KH-4B (Keyhole-4B) was sixth optical reconnaissance satellite version in the Corona-program.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
576 (12 YTD)
Site launches
384 (9 YTD)
Pad launches
47 (2 YTD)
Payloads (12)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-039 | SRV 1117-1 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1972-039 | SRV 1117-2 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1972-039 | Star 12 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1972-039 | Fairing | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1972-039 | Star 12 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1972-039 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1972-039 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1972-039 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1972-039 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1A 571 | USAF | ||
| 1972-039A | CORONA CR-8R | NRO/CIA | US | Track |
| 1972-039A | STP S71-5 | STP | US | |
| 1972-039A | Agena D | SAMSO | US |