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KH-4B 14

Thorad SLV-2H Agena DUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 3W
Wednesday, March 24, 1971 · 09:06 PM UTC
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Mission Brief

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

PayloadKH-4B 14
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
StagesUnknown
PadSpace Launch Complex 3W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

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14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 3W

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
34.644°N
Longitude
120.593°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

09:06 PM UTC - 09:06 PM UTC

Vehicle

Thorad SLV-2H 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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