Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC1W
Outcome
Success
Flight
523/2735
COSPAR Designator
1969-065
Mission
Strawman 2 (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
500 (26 YTD)
Site launches
332 (15 YTD)
Pad launches
51 (1 YTD)
Payloads (10)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-065 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1969-065 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1969-065 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1969-065 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1A 523 | USAF | ||
| 1969-065 | Unknown Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1969-065 | Unknown Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1969-065A | STRAWMAN 2 | NRO/SAFSP | US | Track |
| 1969-065A | STRAWMAN/REAPER 2 | NRO/SAFSP | US | |
| 1969-065A | CONVOY 2 | NRO/SAFSP | US | |
| 1969-065A | Agena D | SAMSO | US |