Thorad SLV-2H Agena D | KH-4B 9

Operated by United States Air Force, the Government/Top Secret mission Thorad SLV-2H Agena D | KH-4B 9 delivered its payload into 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 9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1970-03-04T22:15:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thorad SLV-2H Agena D clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thorad SLV-2H 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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