Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / SLC1W
Outcome
Success
Flight
535/2736
COSPAR Designator
1970-066
Mission
Strawman 3 (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
528 (19 YTD)
Site launches
351 (12 YTD)
Pad launches
53 (1 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-066 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1970-066 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1970-066 | Castor 2 | USAF | ||
| 1970-066 | LT Thor DSV-2L-1A 535 | USAF | ||
| 1970-066 | Unknown Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1970-066 | Unknown Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1970-066A | STRAWMAN 3 | NRO/SAFSP | US | Track |
| 1970-066A | STRAWMAN/REAPER 3 | NRO/SAFSP | US | |
| 1970-066A | Agena D | SAMSO | US |