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About this launch
KH-6 (Keyhole 6, codenamed Lanyard) was an early attempt to gain higher resolution imagery, which flew only one successful mission in 1963. It was part of the Corona program.
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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 SLV-2A Agena D
- Vehicle
- Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Thor SLV-2A Agena D: specs, record and next flights → US Air Force: all its launches →
MissionGovernment/Top Secret · LEO
Government/Top Secret · LEO
What it put in orbit1 catalogued object
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTV 1110 1963-016A | Payload | re-entered 1963-05-27 |
COSPAR ID 1963-016. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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