UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor SLV-2 Agena D | KH-4 24 & RM 5
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Nov 9, 1963 at 20:27 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 2W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The KH-4 (Keyhole-4) was fourth version in the Corona-program to build an optical reconnaissance satellite. KH-4 24 also carried the RM 5 radiometer payload for background measurements for the MIDAS program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor SLV-2 Agena DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
KH-4 24 & RM 5
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9b34964f-06c1-400c-8cc2-327e6e2b4a6f
Reported date: Nov 9, 1963 at 20:27 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor SLV-2 Agena D →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
SLV-2 Agena D
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
75%
Thor-Agena was a series of orbital launch vehicles. The rockets used Thor first stages and Agena second stages. They are thus cousins of the more-famous Thor-Deltas, which founded the Delta rocket family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor SLV-2 Agena D | KH-4 24 & RM 5 launch?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena D | KH-4 24 & RM 5 is scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 1963 at 8:27 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for KH-4 24 & RM 5?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena D | KH-4 24 & RM 5 mission uses the Thor SLV-2 Agena D rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor SLV-2 Agena D has flown 8 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Thor SLV-2 Agena D | KH-4 24 & RM 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is KH-4 24 & RM 5 going to?
The KH-4 24 & RM 5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching KH-4 24 & RM 5?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena D | KH-4 24 & RM 5 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor SLV-2 Agena D | KH-4 24 & RM 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 9, 1963 at 20:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
●Launch Library 212 minutes ago
Launch ID: 9b34964f-06c1-400c-8cc2-327e6e2b4a6f
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
Mission Profile
KH-4 24 & RM 5 was a Thor SLV-2 Agena D mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on November 9, 1963. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.