Thor DM-21 Agena-B
SuccessDiscoverer 17 · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Saturday, Nov 12, 1960, 20:42 UTC
Launch window
Saturday, Nov 12, 1960, 20:42 UTC – Saturday, Nov 12, 1960, 20:42 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 1E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Discoverer 17
Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Discoverer 17 was an American optical reconnaissance satellite. The mission was classed as a failure. Orbit was entered successfully however the film was separated before any camera operation leaving only 0.5m of film in the capsule.
Go to payload page →🎬 Recent videos
No recent videos found — this row stays empty until something new appears.