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About this launch
KH-5 (Keyhole 5, codenamed Argon) was the area survey component of the Corona program.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
- Site
- Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Rocket and boosterThor DM-21 Agena-B
- Vehicle
- Thor DM-21 Agena-B
Thor DM-21 Agena-B: specs, record and next flights → US Air Force: all its launches →
MissionGovernment/Top Secret · LEO
Government/Top Secret · LEO
What it put in orbit3 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTV 1126 1962-018A | Payload | re-entered 1963-11-26 | |
| FTV 1126 DEB 1962-018B | Debris | re-entered 1962-07-03 | |
| FTV 1126 DEB 1962-018C | Debris | re-entered 1962-07-13 |
COSPAR ID 1962-018. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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