NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

KH-5 11 & Starflash 1A (Corona 80)

Launch Time
Sat Jun 13, 1964 15:47 UTC

Rocket

Thor SLV2A Agena-D
US Air Force
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 1,571 kN
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 3
Rocket Height: 31.0 m

Mission Details

KH-5 11 & Starflash 1A (Corona 80)

The KH-5, also known as Keyhole 5 or codenamed Argon, served as the area survey component within the Corona program. Equipped with the Argon camera, also referred to as Corona-A, this single-frame camera was integrated with standard Corona hardware, including the return vehicle (SRV). Operating with a ground resolution of approximately 140 meters, the KH-5 relied on the Agena-B stage for three-axis control and propulsion throughout its mission. Upon completion, the SRV was deorbited using its own small solid rocket motor.

Location

SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

Stats

1964

37th orbital launch attempt

Thor-Agena

91st mission
9th mission of 1964
70th successful mission
3rd consecutive successful mission