PADSpace Launch Complex 1E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
ELINT/SIGINT satellite using a tube-type F1 receiver with S-band horn antennas.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor SLV-2A Agena BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
P-698BK Group 1-D 2
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: 8f4b6c7e-da62-426b-afdd-b57de3a62acc
Reported date: Jun 29, 1963 at 22:30 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor SLV-2A Agena B →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
SLV-2A Agena B
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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-2A Agena B | P-698BK Group 1-D 2 launch?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena B | P-698BK Group 1-D 2 is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 1963 at 10:30 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 P-698BK Group 1-D 2?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena B | P-698BK Group 1-D 2 mission uses the Thor SLV-2A Agena B rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor SLV-2A Agena B has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor SLV-2A Agena B | P-698BK Group 1-D 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 1E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is P-698BK Group 1-D 2 going to?
The P-698BK Group 1-D 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching P-698BK Group 1-D 2?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena B | P-698BK Group 1-D 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor SLV-2A Agena B | P-698BK Group 1-D 2 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 29, 1963 at 22:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8f4b6c7e-da62-426b-afdd-b57de3a62acc
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.63
