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1969 · United States Air Force

KH-4A 51

successThorad SLV-2G Agena D | KH-4A 51

The KH-4A (Keyhole-4A) was the fifth optical reconnaissance satellite version in the Corona-program.

Overview

Date / time
May 2, 1969 at 01:46 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Space Launch Complex 3W
Mission
KH-4A 51
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D →
Launch provider
United States Air Force →

Payloads deployed · 2

OPS 1101
LEO
OPS 1721
LEO