Thorad SLV-2H Agena D | KH-4B 8

A Thorad SLV-2H Agena D rocket launched Thorad SLV-2H Agena D | KH-4B 8 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D | KH-4B 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-12-04T21:38:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Thorad SLV-2H Agena D is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Thorad SLV-2H Agena D endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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