Launch data:
| Designation | 00214 / 1961 A-Kappa2 / 61034B |
| Launch date | 12 Dec 1961 - 20:40 UT |
| Launch site | Va, 75-3 pad 4 |
| Launch vehicle | Thor-DM21 Agena-B (#325) |
| Mission | Telecommunications |
| Earth orbit: | |
| Perigee/Apogee | 245/474 km |
| Inclination | 81.2° |
| Period | 91.8 min |
| Mass at launch | 4.5 kg |
