# FTV-1292
**Wikidata**: [Q9257462](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9257462)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ftv-1292

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **FTV-1292** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
FTV-1292 was a reconnaissance satellite launched by the United States in 1963 for covert intelligence gathering. It was part of a classified military program and deployed using a Thor-Agena D rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** June 15, 1963 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Thor-Agena D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1963-021E ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Classification:** Reconnaissance satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Mission Type:** Covert data collection for military/intelligence applications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 00598 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of FTV-1292?  
A: FTV-1292 was designed to secretly collect intelligence or military data as part of a U.S. reconnaissance satellite program.  

### Q: Where was FTV-1292 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 in California on June 15, 1963.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy FTV-1292?  
A: The satellite was carried into orbit by a Thor-Agena D launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
FTV-1292 represents a critical piece of Cold War-era space technology, reflecting the U.S. military's reliance on orbital reconnaissance for national security. Reconnaissance satellites like FTV-1292 provided strategic advantages by monitoring adversarial activities without risking human operatives. Its launch underscores the rapid advancement of space-based surveillance during the 1960s, setting precedents for modern intelligence-gathering systems.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Reconnaissance Role:** Part of the first generation of U.S. spy satellites during the Cold War.  
- **Thor-Agena D Launch:** Demonstrated the reliability of this launch vehicle for military payloads.  
- **Vandenberg Launch Site:** Highlighted the site’s importance for polar-orbit missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** June 15, 1963  
- **Vehicle:** Thor-Agena D (a two-stage orbital launch system)  
- **Location:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2, California  

### Mission Profile  
- **Primary Function:** Covert intelligence data collection  
- **Orbit:** Likely low Earth orbit (exact parameters classified)  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number:** 00598  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1963-021E  

### Historical Context  
- Part of a broader U.S. effort to deploy reconnaissance satellites during the Cold War.  
- Preceded more advanced systems like the KH series of spy satellites.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report