Status
Success
KH-4A 19 (Corona 94)
Launch Time
Thu Apr 29, 1965 21:44 UTC
Thu Apr 29, 1965 21:44 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
KH-4A 19 (Corona 94)
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-2E (75-1-1), Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
1965
38th orbital launch attempt
Thor-Agena
111th mission
5th mission of 1965
89th successful mission
13th consecutive successful mission