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KH-4A 47

Thorad SLV-2G Agena DUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 1E
Thursday, June 20, 1968 · 09:46 PM UTC
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Mission Brief

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

PayloadKH-4A 47
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
StagesUnknown
PadSpace Launch Complex 1E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

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Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 1E

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
34.756°N
Longitude
120.626°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

09:46 PM UTC - 09:46 PM UTC

Vehicle

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches1,078
Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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