United States Air ForceThor Agena ASpace Launch Complex 1E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Thor Agena A | Discoverer 15
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United States Air Force's 27th launch · 16th this year · humanity's 76th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Sep 13, 22:13 – Sep 13, 22:13 UTC
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Discoverer 15
Discoverer 15 was an American optical reconnaissance satellite. The orbital mission was successful but when the capsule was returned it failed to be captured and sank into the ocean.
Government/Top Secret · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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