Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC1E
Outcome
Success
Flight
524/1647
COSPAR Designator
1968-078
Mission
KH-4A 48 (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
461 (28 YTD)
Site launches
309 (24 YTD)
Pad launches
45 (4 YTD)
Payloads (14)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-078 | SRV 1048-1 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-078 | SRV 1048-2 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-078 | SRS Motor | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-078 | SRS Motor | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-078 | Star 12 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-078 | Fairing | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-078 | Star 12 | NRO/CIA | US | |
| 1968-078 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-078 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-078 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1968-078 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1A 524 | USAF | ||
| 1968-078A | CORONA J-49 | NRO/CIA | US | Track |
| 1968-078A | Agena D | SAMSO | US | |
| 1968-078B | P-11 No. 4413 | NRO/SAFSP | US | Track |