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Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Strawman 1
United States Air Force · Thorad SLV-2G Agena D · Space Launch Complex 1W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
United States Air Force's 464th launch · 31st this year · humanity's 885th orbital launch attempt
October 5, 1968Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Oct 5, 11:16 – Oct 5, 11:16 UTC
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Strawman 1
The Strawman series of ELINT/SIGINT satellites, known for decades only as "Heavy Ferrets", are the fourth variation of Agena-based ELINT satellites. These satellites were designed to detect, map and investigate SAM and ABM radars.
Government/Top Secret · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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