CORONA KH-4 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The CORONA KH-4 bus accounts for 24 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 24 have reentered. Most are built by LMSC. The largest operator on this bus is National Reconnaissance Office. The first launched in 1962, the most recent in 1963.
0
In orbit
0
Active
24
Total launched
24
Reentered
CORONA KH-4 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged CORONA KH-4 satellites.
| Manufacturer | LMSC |
|---|---|
| Launch mass | 184 kg |
| Dry mass | 184 kg |
| Length | 2.3 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 2.3 m |
| Shape | Frust + Cyl |
Top operators
Top countries
US 24
CORONA KH-4 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOR AGENA D OPS 1388 | 00718 | 1963-055A | NRO/CIA | Dec 21, 1963 | 89 min, 64.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| THOR AGENA D OPS 2260 | 00695 | 1963-048A | NRO/CIA | Nov 27, 1963 | 89 min, 70.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| THOR AGENA D OPS 1266 | 00621 | 1963-029A | NRO/CIA | Jul 19, 1963 | 88 min, 82.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| THOR AGENA D OPS 0999 | 00609 | 1963-025A | NRO/CIA | Jun 27, 1963 | 88 min, 81.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| THOR AGENA D OPS 0954 | 00590 | 1963-019A | NRO/CIA | Jun 13, 1963 | 88 min, 81.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1660 OPS 0720 | 00562 | 1963-007A | NRO/CIA | Apr 1, 1963 | 89 min, 75.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1157 OPS 0048 | 00525 | 1963-002A | NRO/CIA | Jan 7, 1963 | 89 min, 82.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1156 FTV 1156 | 00505 | 1962-069A | NRO/CIA | Dec 14, 1962 | 89 min, 70.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1155 FTV 1155 | 00490 | 1962-066A | NRO/CIA | Dec 4, 1962 | 88 min, 65.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1135 FTV 1135 | 00481 | 1962-065A | NRO/CIA | Nov 24, 1962 | 88 min, 65.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1136 FTV 1136 | 00453 | 1962-063A | NRO/CIA | Nov 5, 1962 | 89 min, 75.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1154 FTV 1154 | 00427 | 1962-050A | NRO/CIA | Sep 29, 1962 | 89 min, 65.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1133 & ERS 2 FTV 1133 | 00396 | 1962-046A | NRO/CIA | Sep 17, 1962 | 88 min, 81.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1153 FTV 1153 | 00377 | 1962-042A | NRO/CIA | Aug 29, 1962 | 88 min, 65.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1152 FTV 1152 | 00360 | 1962-034A | NRO/CIA | Aug 2, 1962 | 89 min, 82.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1131 FTV 1131 | 00345 | 1962-032A | NRO/CIA | Jul 28, 1962 | 88 min, 71.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1130 FTV 1130 | 00344 | 1962-031A | NRO/CIA | Jul 21, 1962 | 88 min, 70.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1151 FTV 1151 | 00316 | 1962-027A | NRO/CIA | Jun 28, 1962 | 88 min, 76.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1129 FTV 1129 | 00315 | 1962-026A | NRO/CIA | Jun 23, 1962 | 88 min, 75.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1127 FTV 1127 | 00304 | 1962-022A | NRO/CIA | Jun 2, 1962 | 89 min, 74.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1128 FTV 1128 | 00302 | 1962-021A | NRO/CIA | May 30, 1962 | 88 min, 74.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1125 FTV 1125 | 00290 | 1962-017A | NRO/CIA | Apr 29, 1962 | 90 min, 73.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FTV 1154 Discoverer 39 | 00276 | 1962-011A | NRO/CIA | Apr 18, 1962 | 88 min, 73.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| DISCOVERER 38 Discoverer 38 | 00247 | 1962-005A | NRO/CIA | Feb 27, 1962 | 88 min, 82.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many CORONA KH-4 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 24 objects built on the CORONA KH-4 bus. 0 are in orbit and 24 have reentered.
How many CORONA KH-4 satellites are in orbit?
0 CORONA KH-4 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the CORONA KH-4 bus?
The CORONA KH-4 bus is most commonly built by LMSC.
When did the first CORONA KH-4 satellite launch?
The first cataloged CORONA KH-4 satellite launched in 1962, and the most recent in 1963.