UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 5
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May 15, 1962 at 19:36 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 1E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
KH-5 (Keyhole 5, codenamed Argon) was the area survey component of the Corona program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor DM-21 Agena-BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
KH-5 5
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 1ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3219ff41-e36e-4a6a-b6f8-6b66902dfdac
Reported date: May 15, 1962 at 19:36 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor DM-21 Agena-B →
MANUFACTURER
United States Air Force
FLIGHTS
40
SUCCESSES
32
SUCCESS RATE
80%
Thor-Agena was a series of orbital launch vehicles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 5 launch?
The Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 5 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 1962 at 7:36 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for KH-5 5?
The Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 5 mission uses the Thor DM-21 Agena-B rocket, manufactured by United States Air Force. The Thor DM-21 Agena-B has flown 40 times with a 80% success rate.
Where is the Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 1E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is KH-5 5 going to?
The KH-5 5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching KH-5 5?
The Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 5 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor DM-21 Agena-B | KH-5 5 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: May 15, 1962 at 19:36 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3219ff41-e36e-4a6a-b6f8-6b66902dfdac
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.63
Mission Profile
KH-5 5 was a Thor DM-21 Agena-B mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 1E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on May 15, 1962. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.