Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 6

United States Air Force flew Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 6 on a Thor DM-21 Agena-B out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in 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 1E
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 6 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-09-01T20:39:09.000Z
    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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