Discoverer 23 (KH-5 2)

USA

Orig.PL Name: CORONA 9016A (Argon 2)

Launch data:

Designation00100 / 1961 Lambda1 / 61011A
Launch date08 Avr 1961 - 19:21 UT
Launch siteVa, LC75-3 pad 5
Launch vehicle Thor-DM21 Agena B (#307)
Mission 
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Spacecraft data:

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Decay:

Descent date: 16 Apr 1962
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Mission details:

Capsule (000102/Lambda2) decayded on 23 May 1962.

Astrophilately covers:

Discoverer 23 cover

Launch cancel Vandenberg A.F.B.

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