Canyon 4
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D
United States Air Force
Mission
Canyon 4
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
Canyon was the first series of NRO's near geostationary ELINT/SIGINT satellites launched under the designation AFP-827 or Program 7500 for NRO's Program A. They were focussed on communications intelligence (COMINT).
Location
Space Launch Complex 13
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Space Launch Complex 13 has witnessed the launch of 21 rockets, including 21 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
Convair Atlas SLV-3A Agena D
The Atlas-Agena was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978.
Agency
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Atlas SLV-3A Agena D launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3A Agena D launch carrying the Canyon 4 mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Atlas SLV-3A Agena D launch from?
The United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3A Agena D rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 13 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Canyon 4 mission?
The Canyon 4 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3A Agena D rocket. The Atlas-Agena was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Atlas SLV-3A Agena D launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
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