Thor Agena A | Discoverer 15
United States Air Force · Thor Agena A · Space Launch Complex 1E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
United States Air Force's 27th launch · 16th this year · humanity's 76th orbital launch attempt
September 13, 1960Add to calendar
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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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