Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-4 12

Operated by United States Air Force, the Government/Top Secret mission Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-4 12 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Thor DM-21 Agena-B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 1W
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-4 12 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-09-17T23:46:18.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor DM-21 Agena-B lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor DM-21 Agena-B passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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