Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC1E
Outcome
Success
Flight
518/1638
COSPAR Designator
1968-020
Mission
KH-4A 46 (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
442 (9 YTD)
Site launches
292 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
43 (2 YTD)
Payloads (15)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-020 | SRV 1046-1 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-020 | SRV 1046-2 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-020 | SRS Motor | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-020 | SRS Motor | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-020 | Star 12 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-020 | Fairing | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-020 | Star 12 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-020 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-020 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-020 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-020 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1A 518 | USAF | ||
| 1968-020A | CORONA J-48 | NRO/CIA | US | Track |
| 1968-020A | Agena D | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-020B | P-11 No. 4411 | NRO/SAFSP | US | Track |
| 1968-020B | P-11 No. 4411 | NRO/SAFSP | US |