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Starflash

Spacecraft · USA

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American earth magnetosphere satellite. Sub-satellite of unknown purpose, released from KH-5 photo reconnaissance satellites on two missions.

Family: Earth, Magnetosphere sat
Country: USA
Launch Vehicles: Thor, Delta, Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Launch Sites: Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC2W
Bibliography: 2, 279

Chronology

2 events

1964 June 13

15:47 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC2W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor SLV-2A Agena D.

Starflash 1A - . Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Spacecraft: Starflash. COSPAR: 1964-030xx.

1964 August 21

15:45 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC2W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor SLV-2A Agena D.

Starflash 1B - . Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Spacecraft: Starflash. Decay Date: 1965-03-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 861 . COSPAR: 1964-048xx. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Perigee: 196 km (121 mi). Inclination: 115.00 deg. Period: 88.50 min.