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Thorad SLV-2H Agena D | Strawman 4
United States Air Force · Thorad SLV-2H Agena D · Space Launch Complex 1W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
United States Air Force's 552nd launch · 16th this year · humanity's 1,238th orbital launch attempt
July 16, 1971Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Jul 16, 10:49 – Jul 16, 10:49 UTC
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Strawman 4
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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