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About this launch
Poppy was the follow-on ELINT system, which succeeded the Grab ELINT satellite system.
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 Agena D
- Vehicle
- Thor Agena D
Thor 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 orbit6 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK SPHERE 1962-067A | Payload | re-entered 1967-02-09 | |
| INJUN 3 1962-067B | Payload | re-entered 1968-08-25 | |
| SURCAL 1 1962-067C | Payload | re-entered 1963-07-01 | |
| SURCAL 1A 1962-067D | Payload | re-entered 1966-01-18 | |
| CALSPHERE 1A 1962-067E | Payload | re-entered 1967-02-05 | |
| THOR AGENA D R/B 1962-067F | Rocket body | re-entered 1968-03-24 |
COSPAR ID 1962-067. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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