launched fromUSA
Discoverer 27
Failure
JUL 21196122:35:00 UTCOpen circuit in guidance computer led to loss of control and vehicle breakup at T+60 seconds.
LIFTOFF
JUL 21 196122:35:00 UTC
Failure
launched fromLC-75-3-4Vandenberg
aboardThor DM-21 Agena-BThor 322intoLEO
Payload
Discoverer 27
Reconnaissance