Status
Success
KH-4A 2 (Corona 71)
Launch Time
Mon Sep 23, 1963 23:00 UTC
Mon Sep 23, 1963 23:00 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
KH-4A 2 (Corona 71)
The KH-4A (Keyhole-4A) represented the fifth iteration within the Corona program aimed at constructing optical reconnaissance satellites. It was equipped with two J-1 panoramic cameras, each having a focal length of 61 cm and providing a ground resolution of 2.7 meters. Additionally, the KH-4A carried a 4 cm index camera with a focal length of 38 mm, offering a ground resolution of 162 meters and a frame coverage of 308 km × 308 km.
Location
SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
1963
47th orbital launch attempt
Thor-Agena
78th mission
16th mission of 1963
59th successful mission
10th consecutive successful mission