CORONA KH-4A Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The CORONA KH-4A bus accounts for 50 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 50 have reentered. Most are built by LMSC. The largest operator on this bus is National Reconnaissance Office. The first launched in 1963, the most recent in 1969.

0
In orbit
0
Active
50
Total launched
50
Reentered

CORONA KH-4A launched per year

5 10 15 1963: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1964: 12 launched, 12 since reentered 1965: 13 launched, 13 since reentered 1966: 8 launched, 8 since reentered 1967: 7 launched, 7 since reentered 1968: 5 launched, 5 since reentered 1969: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged CORONA KH-4A satellites.

Manufacturer LMSC
Launch mass 210 kg
Dry mass 210 kg
Length 2.1 m
Diameter 1.3 m
Span 2.1 m
Shape Cyl

Top operators

Top countries

US 50

CORONA KH-4A satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
OPS 3531 OPS 3531 04102 1969-079A NRO/CIA Sep 22, 1969 88 min, 85.0° Reentered
OPS 1101 OPS 1101 03914 1969-041A NRO/CIA May 2, 1969 88 min, 65.0° Reentered
OPS 3722 OPS 3722 03829 1969-026A NRO/CIA Mar 19, 1969 87 min, 83.1° Reentered
OPS 4740 OPS 4740 03604 1968-112A NRO/CIA Dec 12, 1968 87 min, 81.0° Reentered
OPS 0165 OPS 0165 03408 1968-078A NRO/CIA Sep 18, 1968 89 min, 83.0° Reentered
OPS 5343 OPS 5343 03296 1968-052A NRO/CIA Jun 20, 1968 87 min, 85.0° Reentered
OPS 4849 OPS 4849 03152 1968-020A NRO/CIA Mar 14, 1968 90 min, 83.0° Reentered
OPS 2243 OPS 2243 03113 1968-008A NRO/CIA Jan 24, 1968 88 min, 81.5° Reentered
OPS 0562 OPS 0562 03024 1967-109A NRO/CIA Nov 2, 1967 89 min, 81.5° Reentered
OPS 4827 OPS 4827 02910 1967-076A NRO/CIA Aug 7, 1967 88 min, 80.0° Reentered
OPS 3559 OPS 3559 02850 1967-062A NRO/CIA Jun 16, 1967 88 min, 80.0° Reentered
OPS 4696 OPS 4696 02779 1967-043A NRO/CIA May 9, 1967 90 min, 85.0° Reentered
OPS 4779 OPS 4779 02736 1967-029A NRO/CIA Mar 30, 1967 88 min, 85.0° Reentered
OPS 4750 OPS 4750 02686 1967-015A NRO/CIA Feb 22, 1967 89 min, 80.0° Reentered
OPS 1664 OPS 1664 02642 1967-002A NRO/CIA Jan 14, 1967 88 min, 80.1° Reentered
OPS 1866 OPS 1866 02537 1966-102A NRO/CIA Nov 8, 1966 88 min, 100.1° Reentered
OPS 1703 OPS 1703 02427 · NRO/CIA Sep 20, 1966 · Reentered
OPS 1545 OPS 1545 02393 1966-072A NRO/CIA Aug 9, 1966 89 min, 100.1° Reentered
OPS 1599 OPS 1599 02227 1966-055A NRO/CIA Jun 21, 1966 88 min, 80.1° Reentered
OPS 1778 OPS 1778 02181 1966-042A NRO/CIA May 24, 1966 89 min, 66.0° Reentered
OPS 1612 OPS 1612 02136 · NRO/CIA Apr 7, 1966 · Reentered
OPS 3488 OPS 3488 02099 · NRO/CIA Mar 9, 1966 · Reentered
OPS 7291 OPS 7291 01968 1966-007A NRO/CIA Feb 2, 1966 89 min, 75.0° Reentered
OPS 4639 OPS 4639 01866 1965-110A NRO/CIA Dec 24, 1965 89 min, 80.0° Reentered
OPS 7249 OPS 7249 01816 · NRO/CIA Dec 9, 1965 · Reentered
OPS 2155 OPS 2155 01637 · NRO/CIA Oct 28, 1965 · Reentered
OPS 5325 OPS 5325 01615 1965-079A NRO/CIA Oct 5, 1965 89 min, 75.0° Reentered
OPS 7221 OPS 7221 01602 1965-074A NRO/CIA Sep 22, 1965 89 min, 80.0° Reentered
OPS 7208 OPS 7208 01513 1965-067A NRO/CIA Aug 17, 1965 88 min, 70.0° Reentered
OPS 5543 OPS 5543 01457 · NRO/CIA Jul 19, 1965 · Reentered
OPS 8425 OPS 8425 01396 1965-045A NRO/CIA Jun 9, 1965 89 min, 75.1° Reentered
OPS 8431 OPS 8431 01374 1965-037A NRO/CIA May 18, 1965 88 min, 75.0° Reentered
OPS 5023 (1) OPS 5023 01330 · NRO/CIA Apr 29, 1965 · Reentered
OPS 4803 OPS 4803 01307 1965-026A NRO/CIA Mar 25, 1965 89 min, 96.0° Reentered
OPS 4782 OPS 4782 01096 1965-013A NRO/CIA Feb 25, 1965 89 min, 75.1° Reentered
OPS 3928 OPS 3928 00972 1965-002A NRO/CIA Jan 15, 1965 88 min, 75.0° Reentered
OPS 3358 OPS 3358 00961 1964-085A NRO/CIA Dec 19, 1964 88 min, 74.9° Reentered
OPS 3360 (ORBIS) OPS 3360 00930 1964-075A NRO/CIA Nov 18, 1964 89 min, 70.0° Reentered
OPS 5434 OPS 5434 00921 1964-071A NRO/CIA Nov 2, 1964 89 min, 79.9° Reentered
OPS 3559 OPS 3559 00911 1964-067A NRO/CIA Oct 17, 1964 89 min, 75.0° Reentered
OPS 3333 OPS 3333 00890 1964-061A NRO/CIA Oct 5, 1964 89 min, 80.0° Reentered
OPS 3497 OPS 3497 00882 1964-056A NRO/CIA Sep 14, 1964 89 min, 85.0° Reentered
OPS 3042 OPS 3042 00846 1964-043A NRO/CIA Aug 5, 1964 89 min, 80.0° Reentered
OPS 3491 OPS 3491 00828 1964-037A NRO/CIA Jul 10, 1964 89 min, 85.0° Reentered
OPS 3754 OPS 3754 00814 1964-032A NRO/CIA Jun 19, 1964 88 min, 85.0° Reentered
OPS 3483 OPS 3483 00802 1964-027A NRO/CIA Jun 4, 1964 88 min, 79.9° Reentered
OPS 2921 OPS 2921 00796 1964-022A NRO/CIA Apr 27, 1964 88 min, 79.9° Reentered
OPS 3444 OPS 3444 00752 1964-008A NRO/CIA Feb 15, 1964 89 min, 75.0° Reentered
THOR AGENA D OPS 1353 00668 1963-037A NRO/CIA Sep 23, 1963 88 min, 74.9° Reentered
THOR AGENA D OPS 1419 00636 · NRO/CIA Aug 25, 1963 · Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many CORONA KH-4A satellites are there?

The catalog lists 50 objects built on the CORONA KH-4A bus. 0 are in orbit and 50 have reentered.

How many CORONA KH-4A satellites are in orbit?

0 CORONA KH-4A objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the CORONA KH-4A bus?

The CORONA KH-4A bus is most commonly built by LMSC.

When did the first CORONA KH-4A satellite launch?

The first cataloged CORONA KH-4A satellite launched in 1963, and the most recent in 1969.

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