launched fromUSA
KH-4A
Partial
MAY 09196721:50:00 UTCRocket failed to cut off, resulting in incorrect, but usable orbit.
LIFTOFF
MAY 09 196721:50:00 UTC
Partial
launched fromSLC-1EVandenberg
aboardThor ad SLV-2G Agena-DThor 508intoLEO
Payload
KH-4A (S/N 1041)/SRV S/N 731
Reconnaissance