KH-4A 26 (Corona 102)

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

09:17:00 PM

Thursday October 28, 1965

Mission Details

KH-4A 26 (Corona 102)

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.

Rocket

Retired
Thor SLV2A Agena-D

Active 1963 to 1968


Rocket

Height: 31m

Liftoff Thrust

1,571 Kilonewtons

Stages

2

Strap-ons

3

Launch Site

SLC-2E (75-1-1)

Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

Fastest Turnaround

3 days 22 hours

Stats

Thor-Agena


121st

Mission

15th

Mission of 1965

1965


97th

Orbital launch attempt