Status
Success
KH-4B 5 (Corona 129)
Launch Time
Sun Nov 03, 1968 21:30 UTC
Sun Nov 03, 1968 21:30 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
KH-4B 5 (Corona 129)
The KH-4B (Keyhole-4B) marked the sixth iteration within the Corona program for optical reconnaissance satellites. It was equipped with two J-3 panoramic cameras, each with a focal length of 61 cm, providing a ground resolution of 1.8 meters and a ground swath of 16 km × 217 km. Additionally, the KH-4B featured the DISIC (Dual Improved Stellar Index) camera, offering superior mapping capabilities compared to the KH-5 Argon system. The DISIC camera had a focal length of 91 cm, providing a ground resolution of 30 meters, with a frame coverage of 260 km × 260 km.
Location
SLC-3W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
1968
106th orbital launch attempt
Thor-Agena
159th mission
10th mission of 1968
134th successful mission
5th consecutive successful mission