USA-2
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 KH-9 HEXAGON during Integration | |
| Mission type | Film-return |
|---|---|
| Operator | USAF |
| COSPAR ID | 1984-065A |
| Mission duration | 40-275 days |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Launch mass | 11,400 Kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 25 June 1984 |
| Rocket | Titan 34D |
| Launch site | Vandenberg, SLC-4E |
| Contractor | Martin Marietta |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous orbit |
USA-2 (also known as KH-9 19) is an American reconnaissance satellite which was operated by the National Reconnaissance Office. Launched in June 1984, it is the last Successful KH-9 reconnaissance satellite launch.[1][2]
Overview
KH-9 HEXAGON is a Film-return type Reconnaissance satellite which replaced the KH-8 Gambit 3 and KH-11 KENNEN is the Successor of KH-9.[3][4][5][6]
See also
References
- ↑ "KH-9 Hexagon". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "KH-9 19 (Hexagon 19) (USA-2) & Farrah 2 (USA-3) | Titan 34D | Next Spaceflight". nextspaceflight.com. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "KH-9 Hexagon". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "KH-9". www.astronautix.com. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "KH-9 HEXAGON Reconnaissance Imaging Spacecraft". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "HEXAGON KH-9 Reconnaissance Satellite". National Museum of the United States Air Force™. Archived from the original on 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
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