Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | KH-4A 48

The Government/Top Secret flight Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | KH-4A 48 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Thorad SLV-2G Agena D, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 1E
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | KH-4A 48 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-09-18T21:32:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thorad SLV-2G Agena D clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thorad SLV-2G Agena D pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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