# KH-4A 1018
**Wikidata**: [Q9196306](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9196306)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kh-4a-1018

## Summary
KH-4A 1018 was a reconnaissance satellite launched by the United States in 1965 as part of the KH-4A Corona program. It was designed to covertly collect intelligence data using photographic imaging and was launched aboard a Thor-Agena D rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 1.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** March 25, 1965  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1965-026A  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Thor-Agena D  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 1  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 01307  
- **Type:** Reconnaissance satellite  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on March 25, 1965, at Vandenberg  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of KH-4A 1018?  
A: KH-4A 1018 was a reconnaissance satellite designed to collect photographic intelligence for military and intelligence applications.  

### Q: Where was KH-4A 1018 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 1 in California, USA.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch KH-4A 1018?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Thor-Agena D orbital launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
KH-4A 1018 was part of the Corona program, a critical U.S. reconnaissance initiative during the Cold War. These satellites provided high-resolution imagery of Soviet and other adversarial territories, significantly enhancing intelligence-gathering capabilities. The data collected helped inform U.S. military and political strategies, reducing uncertainties about enemy activities. The program also advanced satellite imaging technology, laying the groundwork for modern reconnaissance systems.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the KH-4A Corona series, a key U.S. intelligence program during the Cold War.  
- Launched from Vandenberg, a strategic site for polar-orbiting reconnaissance missions.  
- Utilized the Thor-Agena D, a reliable launch vehicle for satellite deployments.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** March 25, 1965  
- **Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 1  
- **Vehicle:** Thor-Agena D  

### Mission Profile  
- **Type:** Reconnaissance satellite  
- **Function:** Covert photographic intelligence collection  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 01307  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1965-026A

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report