NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

KH-4A 23 (Corona 98)

Launch Time
Tue Aug 17, 1965 20:59 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-4A 23 (Corona 98)

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

75th orbital launch attempt

Thor-Agena

116th mission
10th mission of 1965
94th successful mission
18th consecutive successful mission