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Orbital launch vehicle. Year: 1966. Family: Titan. Country: USA. Status: Out of production. Department of Defence Designation: SLV-5B. Titan core with Agena upper stage. Found to be more cost effective and higher performance than using Transtage. Manufacturer: Martin. Launches: 70. Failures: 2. Success Rate: 97.14%. First Launch Date: 1966-07-29. Last Launch Date: 1987-02-12. Launch data is: complete. LEO Payload: 3,300 kg (7,200 lb). to: 185 km Orbit. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Associated Spacecraft: KH-8, X-38. Liftoff Thrust: 1,936.900 kN (435,432 lbf). Total Mass: 156,540 kg (345,110 lb). Core Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Total Length: 45.00 m (147.00 ft). Flyaway Unit Cost $: 24.940 million. in: 1985 unit dollars.
Model: Titan 23B. Year: 1971. Family: Titan. Country: USA. Basic Titan 3A core, originally developed for Titan 3C, with Agena D upper stage replacing Transtage. New radio guidance system, 1.5 m diameter fairing atop Agena. Payload remained attached to the Agena. Manufacturer: Martin. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Associated Spacecraft: KH-8. Liftoff Thrust: 2,300.000 kN (517,000 lbf). Total Mass: 165,000 kg (363,000 lb). Total Length: 45.00 m (147.00 ft).
Model: Titan 24B. Year: 1971. Family: Titan. Country: USA. Stretched first stage, originally developed for the cancelled MOL program, with Agena D upper stage. Radio guidance system, 1.5 m diameter fairing atop Agena. Payload remained attached to the Agena. Manufacturer: Martin. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Associated Spacecraft: KH-8. Liftoff Thrust: 2,410.000 kN (541,780 lbf). Total Mass: 170,000 kg (370,000 lb). Core Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Total Length: 45.00 m (147.00 ft).
Model: Titan 33B. Year: 1971. Family: Titan. Country: USA. Basic Titan 3A core, except guidance provided by the Agena upper stage. The Agena and its payload were completely enclosed in a new 3.05 m diameter shroud. 'Ascent Agena' seperated after orbital insertion and did not remain attached to the payload. Manufacturer: Martin. Apogee: 40,000 km (24,000 mi). Associated Spacecraft: Jumpseat. Liftoff Thrust: 2,300.000 kN (517,000 lbf). Total Mass: 185,000 kg (407,000 lb). Total Length: 45.00 m (147.00 ft).
Model: Titan 34B. Year: 1975. Family: Titan. Country: USA. Status: Out of production. Stretched Titan core, originally developed for Titan 3M MOL, with Agena D upper stage. Guidance provided by the Agena upper stage. The Agena and its payload were completely enclosed in a 3.05 m diameter shroud. 'Ascent Agena' seperated after orbital insertion and did not remain attached to the payload. Manufacturer: Martin. LEO Payload: 3,500 kg (7,700 lb). to: 185 km Orbit. Apogee: 40,000 km (24,000 mi). Associated Spacecraft: Jumpseat, SDS. Liftoff Thrust: 1,997.700 kN (449,101 lbf). Total Mass: 188,520 kg (415,610 lb). Core Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Total Length: 48.00 m (157.00 ft). Flyaway Unit Cost $: 25.810 million. in: 1985 unit dollars.
Stage Data - Titan 3B - Stage Number: 1. 1 x Stage: Titan 3B-1. Gross Mass: 139,935 kg (308,503 lb). Empty Mass: 7,000 kg (15,400 lb). Thrust (vac): 2,413.191 kN (542,507 lbf). Isp: 302 sec. Burn time: 161 sec. Isp(sl): 250 sec. Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Span: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Length: 23.99 m (78.70 ft). Propellants: N2O4/Aerozine-50. No Engines: 2. Engine: LR-87-11.
- Stage Number: 1. 1 x Stage: Titan 3A-1. Gross Mass: 116,573 kg (256,999 lb). Empty Mass: 5,443 kg (11,999 lb). Thrust (vac): 2,339.760 kN (525,999 lbf). Isp: 302 sec. Burn time: 147 sec. Isp(sl): 250 sec. Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Span: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Length: 22.28 m (73.09 ft). Propellants: N2O4/Aerozine-50. No Engines: 2. Engine: LR-87-11. Status: Out of production.
- Stage Number: 2. 1 x Stage: Titan 3A-2. Gross Mass: 29,188 kg (64,348 lb). Empty Mass: 2,653 kg (5,848 lb). Thrust (vac): 453.714 kN (101,999 lbf). Isp: 316 sec. Burn time: 205 sec. Isp(sl): 145 sec. Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Span: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Length: 7.90 m (25.90 ft). Propellants: N2O4/Aerozine-50. No Engines: 1. Engine: LR-91-11. Status: Out of production.
- Stage Number: 2. 1 x Stage: Titan 3B-2. Gross Mass: 37,560 kg (82,800 lb). Empty Mass: 2,900 kg (6,300 lb). Thrust (vac): 460.314 kN (103,483 lbf). Isp: 316 sec. Burn time: 230 sec. Isp(sl): 145 sec. Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Span: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Length: 8.60 m (28.20 ft). Propellants: N2O4/Aerozine-50. No Engines: 1. Engine: LR-91-11.
- Stage Number: 3. 1 x Stage: Agena D. Gross Mass: 6,821 kg (15,037 lb). Empty Mass: 673 kg (1,483 lb). Thrust (vac): 71.166 kN (15,999 lbf). Isp: 300 sec. Burn time: 265 sec. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Span: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Length: 7.09 m (23.26 ft). Propellants: Nitric acid/UDMH. No Engines: 1. Engine: Bell 8096. Status: Out of production. One of the real workhorses of U. S. space exploration, Agena was an upper stage which was also employed as a spacecraft, the whole vehicle going into orbit. Agena played a key role in manned space flight; it was the target vehicle for rendezvous and docking manoeuvres in NASA's Gemini project. Agena had a main rocket engine capable of multiple re-starts in space; in the modified target vehicle version it also had 2 secondary engines to provide small changes in velocity and position in orbit. In the Gemini Agena, a control system could handle 96 commands from the astronauts or from ground stations. Agena was used as an upper stage with the Thor, augmented Thor, Atlas and Titan boosters; it had played important roles in such military and NASA programs as Discoverer, Samos, Mariner, OGO, Lunar Orbiter, Ranger and Orbiting Astronomical Observatory.
Titan 3B Chronology 1966 June 29 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. - Initial launch of a satellite by Titan IIIB/Agena Nation: USA. Nation's initial launch of a satellite by a Titan IIIB/Agena space booster (first launch of a Titan III from Vandenberg AFB). References: 88.
1966 July 29 - 18:43 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-1 / Agena D 4751. - OPS 3014 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 01 (Gambit) / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 154 km (95 mi). Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). Inclination: 94.20 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1966-069A. USAF Sat Cat: 2376. Decay Date: 1966-08-06. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1966 September 28 - 19:12 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-2. - OPS 4096 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 02 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 146 km (90 mi). Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Inclination: 93.90 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1966-086A. USAF Sat Cat: 2433. Decay Date: 1966-10-07. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1966 December 14 - 18:14 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-3. - OPS 8968 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 03 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 147 km (91 mi). Apogee: 392 km (243 mi). Inclination: 109.50 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1966-113A. USAF Sat Cat: 2618. Decay Date: 1966-12-24. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 February 24 - 19:55 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-4. - OPS 4204 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 04 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Apogee: 414 km (257 mi). Inclination: 107.00 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1967-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 2687. Decay Date: 1967-03-06. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 April 26 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-5. FAILURE: Stage 2 engine lost thust. - OPS 4243 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 05 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: U.S. Air Force. COSPAR: F670426A. Decay Date: 1967-04-26. KH-8 type satellite. References: 5, 126.
- SRV-1 Nation: USA. Payload: SRV-1. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F670426B. References: 279.
- SRV-2 Nation: USA. Payload: SRV-2. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F670426C. References: 279.
1967 June 20 - 16:19 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-8. - OPS 4282 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 06 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 127 km (78 mi). Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Inclination: 111.40 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1967-064A. USAF Sat Cat: 2858. Decay Date: 1967-06-30. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 August 16 - 17:02 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-9. - OPS 4886 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 07 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 123 km (76 mi). Apogee: 445 km (276 mi). Inclination: 111.50 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1967-079A. USAF Sat Cat: 2919. Decay Date: 1967-08-28. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 September 19 - 18:28 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-10. - OPS 4941 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 08 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 122 km (75 mi). Apogee: 401 km (249 mi). Inclination: 106.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1967-090A. USAF Sat Cat: 2952. Decay Date: 1967-09-30. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 October 25 - 19:15 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-11. - OPS 4995 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 09 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Apogee: 431 km (267 mi). Inclination: 111.50 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1967-103A. USAF Sat Cat: 3012. Decay Date: 1967-11-05. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 December 5 - 18:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-12. - OPS 5000 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 10 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 141 km (87 mi). Apogee: 428 km (265 mi). Inclination: 109.50 deg. Period: 90.20 min. COSPAR: 1967-121A. USAF Sat Cat: 3058. Decay Date: 1967-12-16. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 January 18 - 19:04 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-13. - OPS 5028 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 11 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Apogee: 405 km (251 mi). Inclination: 111.50 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1968-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 3098. Decay Date: 1968-02-04. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 March 13 - 19:55 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-14. - OPS 5057 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 12 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 128 km (79 mi). Apogee: 407 km (252 mi). Inclination: 99.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1968-018A. USAF Sat Cat: 3148. Decay Date: 1968-03-24. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 April 17 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-15. - OPS 5105 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 13 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 127 km (78 mi). Apogee: 421 km (261 mi). Inclination: 111.40 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1968-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 3199. Decay Date: 1968-04-29. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 June 5 - 17:31 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-16. - OPS 5138 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 14 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 123 km (76 mi). Apogee: 456 km (283 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1968-047A. USAF Sat Cat: 3278. Decay Date: 1968-06-17. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 August 6 - 16:33 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-17. - OPS 5187 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 15 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Apogee: 395 km (245 mi). Inclination: 110.00 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1968-064A. USAF Sat Cat: 3335. Decay Date: 1968-08-16. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 September 10 - 18:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-18. - OPS 5247 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 16 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 125 km (77 mi). Apogee: 404 km (251 mi). Inclination: 106.10 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1968-074A. USAF Sat Cat: 3375. Decay Date: 1968-09-25. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 November 6 - 19:10 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-19. - OPS 5296 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 17 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 130 km (80 mi). Apogee: 390 km (240 mi). Inclination: 106.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1968-099A. USAF Sat Cat: 3532. Decay Date: 1968-11-20. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 December 4 - 19:23 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-20. - OPS 6518 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 18 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Apogee: 735 km (456 mi). Inclination: 106.20 deg. Period: 93.30 min. COSPAR: 1968-108A. USAF Sat Cat: 3594. Decay Date: 1968-12-12. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1969 January 22 - 19:10 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-6. - OPS 7585 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 19 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Apogee: 1,090 km (670 mi). Inclination: 106.20 deg. Period: 97.00 min. COSPAR: 1969-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 3665. Decay Date: 1969-02-03. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1969 March 4 - 19:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-7. - OPS 4248 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 20 / Agena D. Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Apogee: 461 km (286 mi). Inclination: 92.00 deg. Period: 90.50 min. COSPAR: 1969-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 3772. Decay Date: 1969-03-18. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1969 April 15 - 17:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-21. - OPS 5310 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 21 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Apogee: 410 km (250 mi). Inclination: 108.80 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1969-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 3895. Decay Date: 1969-04-30. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1969 June 3 - 16:49 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-22. - OPS 1077 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 22 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Apogee: 414 km (257 mi). Inclination: 110.00 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1969-050A. USAF Sat Cat: 3984. Decay Date: 1969-06-14. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1969 August 23 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-23. - OPS 7807 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 23 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 138 km (85 mi). Apogee: 377 km (234 mi). Inclination: 108.10 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1969-074A. USAF Sat Cat: 4078. Decay Date: 1969-09-07. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1969 October 24 - 18:10 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-24. - OPS 8455 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 24 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 136 km (84 mi). Apogee: 740 km (450 mi). Inclination: 108.00 deg. Period: 93.40 min. COSPAR: 1969-095A. USAF Sat Cat: 4186. Decay Date: 1969-11-08. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 January 14 - 18:43 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-25. - OPS 6531 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 25 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Apogee: 383 km (237 mi). Inclination: 110.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1970-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 4296. Decay Date: 1970-02-01. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 April 15 - 15:52 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-26. - OPS 2863 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 26 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 130 km (80 mi). Apogee: 388 km (241 mi). Inclination: 111.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1970-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 4375. Decay Date: 1970-05-06. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 June 25 - 14:50 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-27. - OPS 6820 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 27 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 144 km (89 mi). Apogee: 393 km (244 mi). Inclination: 108.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-048A. USAF Sat Cat: 4422. Decay Date: 1970-07-06. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 August 18 - 14:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-28. - OPS 7874 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 28 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 149 km (92 mi). Apogee: 377 km (234 mi). Inclination: 111.10 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 4492. Decay Date: 1970-09-03. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 October 23 - 17:40 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan IIIB. LV Configuration: Titan IIIB 3B-29. - OPS 7568 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 29 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Apogee: 396 km (246 mi). Inclination: 111.10 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-090A. USAF Sat Cat: 4596. Decay Date: 1970-11-11. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 January 21 - 18:28 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 23B. LV Configuration: Titan 23B 3B-30. - OPS 7776 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 30 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 139 km (86 mi). Apogee: 418 km (259 mi). Inclination: 110.90 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1971-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 4874. Decay Date: 1971-02-09. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 March 21 - 03:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 33B. LV Configuration: Titan 33B 3B-36 (33B-1) / Ascent Agena D. - Jumpseat 1 Nation: USA. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Jumpseat. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 390 km (240 mi). Apogee: 33,800 km (21,000 mi). Inclination: 63.20 deg. Period: 596.70 min. COSPAR: 1971-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 5053. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 April 22 - 15:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 23B. LV Configuration: Titan 23B 3B-31. - OPS 7899 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 31 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 132 km (82 mi). Apogee: 403 km (250 mi). Inclination: 110.60 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1971-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 5171. Decay Date: 1971-05-13. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 August 12 - 15:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-32 (24B-1). - OPS 8607 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 32 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Apogee: 424 km (263 mi). Inclination: 111.00 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1971-070A. USAF Sat Cat: 5409. Decay Date: 1971-09-03. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 October 23 - 17:16 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-33 (24B-2). - OPS 7616 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 33 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Apogee: 369 km (229 mi). Inclination: 110.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1971-092A. USAF Sat Cat: 5575. Decay Date: 1971-11-17. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
- SRV-2 Nation: USA. Payload: SRV-2. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 93 km (57 mi). Apogee: 330 km (200 mi). Inclination: 110.90 deg. Period: 88.73 min. COSPAR: 1971-092B. USAF Sat Cat: 5606. Decay Date: 1971-11-17. References: 279.
1972 February 16 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. LV Configuration: Titan 3(33)B Agena-D. - HL-10 LB Test? Nation: USA. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-38. COSPAR: 19720216S. Decay Date: 1972-02-16. Not listed as failure by Martin but did not reach orbit. Possible spaceplane test? References: 5.
1972 February 16 - 09:59 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 33B. LV Configuration: Titan 33B 3B-37 (33B-2?). - Jumpseat 2 Nation: USA. Payload: OPS 1844. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Jumpseat. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F720216A. References: 279.
1972 March 17 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-34 (24B-3?). - OPS 1678 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 34 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Apogee: 409 km (254 mi). Inclination: 111.00 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1972-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 5888. Decay Date: 1972-04-11. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1972 May 20 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. LV Configuration: Titan 3B Agena-D #. - HL-10 LB Test? Nation: USA. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-38. COSPAR: 19720520S. Decay Date: 1972-05-20. Not listed as failure by Martin but did not reach orbit. Possible spaceplane test? References: 5.
1972 May 20 - 15:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-35 (24B-4?). - OPS 6574 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 35 / Agena D. Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F720520A. References: 279.
- SRV-1 Nation: USA. Payload: SRV-1. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F720520B. References: 279.
- SRV-2 Nation: USA. Payload: SRV-2. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F720520C. References: 279.
1972 September 1 - 17:44 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-39 (24B-5?). - OPS 8888 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 36 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Apogee: 381 km (236 mi). Inclination: 110.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1972-068A. USAF Sat Cat: 6172. Decay Date: 1972-09-30. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1972 December 21 - 17:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-40 (24B-6). - OPS 3978 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 37 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 139 km (86 mi). Apogee: 378 km (234 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1972-103A. USAF Sat Cat: 6321. Decay Date: 1973-01-23. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1973 May 16 - 16:40 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-41 (24B-7). - OPS 2093 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 38 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 136 km (84 mi). Apogee: 352 km (218 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.40 min. COSPAR: 1973-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 6640. Decay Date: 1973-06-13. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1973 June 26 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-43 (24B-9). FAILURE: Agena upper stage failed to orbit. - OPS 4018 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 39 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F730626AA. Decay Date: 1973-06-26. References: 5, 126.
- SRV-1 Nation: USA. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F730626AC. References: 279.
- SRV-2 Nation: USA. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F730626AD. References: 279.
1973 August 21 - 16:07 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 33B. LV Configuration: Titan 33B 3B-38 (33B-3) / Ascent Agena D. - Jumpseat 3 Nation: USA. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Jumpseat. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 460 km (280 mi). Apogee: 39,296 km (24,417 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 705.70 min. COSPAR: 1973-056A. USAF Sat Cat: 6791. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1973 September 27 - 17:15 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-42 (24B-8). - OPS 6275 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 40 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Apogee: 385 km (239 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1973-068A. USAF Sat Cat: 6837. Decay Date: 1973-10-29. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1974 February 13 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-44 (24B-10). - OPS 6889 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 41 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Apogee: 396 km (246 mi). Inclination: 110.40 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 7121. Decay Date: 1974-03-17. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1974 June 6 - 16:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-45 (24B-11). - OPS 1776 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 42 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 136 km (84 mi). Apogee: 394 km (244 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-042A. USAF Sat Cat: 7330. Decay Date: 1974-07-23. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1974 August 14 - 15:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-46 (24B-12). - OPS 3004 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 43 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Apogee: 402 km (249 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-065A. USAF Sat Cat: 7416. Decay Date: 1974-09-29. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 March 10 - 04:41 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 3B-50 (34B-1) / Ascent Agena D. - Jumpseat 4 Nation: USA. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Jumpseat. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 295 km (183 mi). Apogee: 39,337 km (24,442 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 702.00 min. COSPAR: 1975-017A. USAF Sat Cat: 7687. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 April 18 - 16:48 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-48 (24B-14). - OPS 4883 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 44 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 133 km (82 mi). Apogee: 398 km (247 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1975-032A. USAF Sat Cat: 7747. Decay Date: 1975-06-05. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 October 9 - 19:15 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 3B-47 (24B-13). - OPS 5499 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 45 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 145 km (90 mi). Apogee: 274 km (170 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1975-098A. USAF Sat Cat: 8360. Decay Date: 1975-11-30. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1976 March 22 - 18:14 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-18 (3B-52). - OPS 7600 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 46 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 125 km (77 mi). Apogee: 347 km (215 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1976-027A. USAF Sat Cat: 8770. Decay Date: 1976-05-18. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1976 June 2 - 20:56 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-5 (3B-55) / Ascent Agena D. - SDS no. 1 Nation: USA. Payload: SDS no. 1. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SDS. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 380 km (230 mi). Apogee: 39,315 km (24,429 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 703.80 min. COSPAR: 1976-050A. USAF Sat Cat: 8871. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1976 August 6 - 22:21 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-6 (3B-56) / Ascent Agena D. - SDS no. 2 Nation: USA. Payload: SDS no. 2. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SDS. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 380 km (230 mi). Apogee: 39,315 km (24,429 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 703.80 min. COSPAR: 1976-080A. USAF Sat Cat: 9270. Satellite Data Systems 2. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1976 September 15 - 18:50 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-17 (3B-51). - OPS 8533 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 47 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Apogee: 337 km (209 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.20 min. COSPAR: 1976-094A. USAF Sat Cat: 9426. Decay Date: 1976-11-05. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1977 March 13 - 18:41 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-19 (3B-54). - OPS 4915 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 48 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 141 km (87 mi). Apogee: 329 km (204 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1977-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 9863. Decay Date: 1977-05-26. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1977 September 23 - 18:34 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-23 (3B-58). - OPS 7471 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 49 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Apogee: 335 km (208 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1977-094A. USAF Sat Cat: 10374. Decay Date: 1977-12-08. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1978 February 25 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-2 (3B-49) / Ascent Agena D. - Jumpseat 5 Nation: USA. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Jumpseat. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 311 km (193 mi). Apogee: 39,377 km (24,467 mi). Inclination: 63.20 deg. Period: 703.70 min. COSPAR: 1978-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 10688. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1978 August 5 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-7 (3B-57) / Ascent Agena D. - SDS no. 3 Nation: USA. Payload: SDS no. 3. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SDS. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 315 km (195 mi). Apogee: 39,053 km (24,266 mi). Inclination: 62.50 deg. Period: 697.10 min. COSPAR: 1978-075A. USAF Sat Cat: 10993. Decay Date: 2001-02-08. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1979 May 28 - 18:14 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-25 (3B-61). - OPS 7164 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 50 / Agena D. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 88.70 min. COSPAR: 1979-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 11372. Decay Date: 1979-08-26. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1980 December 13 - 16:04 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-3 (3B-53). - SDS no. 4 Nation: USA. Payload: SDS no. 4. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SDS. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 250 km (150 mi). Apogee: 39,130 km (24,310 mi). Inclination: 63.80 deg. Period: 697.40 min. COSPAR: 1980-100A. USAF Sat Cat: 12093. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1981 February 28 - 19:15 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-24 (3B-59). - OPS 1166 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 51 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 138 km (85 mi). Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1981-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 12315. Decay Date: 1981-06-20. KH-8 type satellite. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1981 April 24 - 21:32 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-8 (3B-60) / Ascent Agena D. - Jumpseat 6 Nation: USA. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Jumpseat. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 188 km (116 mi). Apogee: 708 km (439 mi). Inclination: 62.70 deg. Period: 93.00 min. COSPAR: 1981-038A. USAF Sat Cat: 12418. SDS 4 not deployed. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1982 January 21 - 19:36 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-26 (3B-62). - OPS 2849 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 52 / Agena D. Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Apogee: 527 km (327 mi). Inclination: 97.30 deg. Period: 91.20 min. COSPAR: 1982-006A. USAF Sat Cat: 13040. Decay Date: 1982-04-30. Possible test of KH-12 systems. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1983 April 15 - 18:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-27 (3B-63). - OPS 2925 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 53 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Apogee: 305 km (189 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 88.90 min. COSPAR: 1983-032A. USAF Sat Cat: 14001. Decay Date: 1983-08-21. KH-8 type satellite. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1983 July 31 - 15:41 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-9 (3B-65) / Ascent Agena D. - Jumpseat 7 Nation: USA. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Jumpseat. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 1,028 km (638 mi). Apogee: 39,321 km (24,432 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 717.10 min. COSPAR: 1983-078A. USAF Sat Cat: 14237. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1984 April 17 - 18:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-28 (3B-67). - OPS 8424 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 54 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 127 km (78 mi). Apogee: 311 km (193 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 88.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 14935. Decay Date: 1984-08-13. KH-8 type satellite. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1984 August 28 - 18:03 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-4 (3B-64) / Ascent Agena D. - USA 4 Nation: USA. Payload: SDS no. 5. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SDS. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 380 km (230 mi). Apogee: 39,975 km (24,839 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 717.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-091A. USAF Sat Cat: 15226. Satellite Data Systems 2. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1985 February 8 - 06:10 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-10 (3B-69) / Ascent Agena D. - USA 9 Nation: USA. Payload: SDS no. 6. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SDS. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 400 km (240 mi). Apogee: 39,775 km (24,714 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 717.80 min. COSPAR: 1985-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 15546. Satellite Data Systems 2. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1987 February 11 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. - Last launch of the Titan IIIB/Agena Nation: USA. Last launch of the Titan IIIB/Agena (first launch on 29 July 1966). References: 88.
1987 February 12 - 06:40 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4. Launch Pad: SLC4W. Launch Vehicle: Titan 3B. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-51 (3B-66) / Ascent Agena D. - USA 21 Nation: USA. Payload: SDS no. 7. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SDS. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 610 km (370 mi). Apogee: 39,750 km (24,690 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 718.10 min. COSPAR: 1987-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 17506. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
Bibliography and Further Reading - McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page, Harvard University, 1997-present. Jonathan McDowell's complete on-line listing of all objects orbited and over 20,000 rocket launches Accessed at: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
- Gatland, Kenneth, Missiles and Rockets, Macmillan, New York, 1975. ISBN: 0713735058. Covers rocketry of all nations. More at amazon.com...
- Isakowitz, Steven J,, International Reference to Space Launch Systems Second Edition, AIAA, Washington DC, 1991 (succeeded by 2000 edition). ISBN: 1563473534. Superseded by the later editions. More at amazon.com...
- Wilson, Andrew, editor,, Jane's/Interavia Space Directory, Jane's Information Group, Coulsdon, Surrey, 1992 et al. ISBN: 0710618107. The most comprehensive source of information for current space projects. Too expensive for human beings and most libraries. More at amazon.com...
- Titan Marketing Brochure, Martin Company, 1967.
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