# KH-4A 1022
**Wikidata**: [Q9196315](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9196315)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kh-4a-1022

## Summary
KH-4A 1022 was a reconnaissance satellite launched by the United States in 1965 as part of the KH-4A series, designed for covert intelligence gathering. It was launched aboard a Thor-Agena D rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** July 19, 1965  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1965-057A  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Thor-Agena D  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 01457  
- **Class:** Reconnaissance satellite (intelligence/military applications)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on July 19, 1965, at Vandenberg  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of KH-4A 1022?  
A: KH-4A 1022 was a reconnaissance satellite designed to covertly collect intelligence data for military or strategic applications.  

### Q: What rocket launched KH-4A 1022?  
A: It was launched aboard a Thor-Agena D, an American orbital launch vehicle.  

### Q: Where was KH-4A 1022 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 in California.  

## Why It Matters  
KH-4A 1022 was part of the CORONA program, a critical U.S. reconnaissance initiative during the Cold War. These satellites provided high-resolution imagery for intelligence, helping monitor geopolitical threats and verify arms control agreements. The KH-4A series improved upon earlier models with enhanced camera systems, contributing to advancements in satellite reconnaissance technology. Its successful launch underscored the U.S.'s growing capabilities in space-based surveillance, shaping military and intelligence strategies during a tense global era.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the KH-4A series, an evolution in the CORONA reconnaissance program.  
- Launched aboard a Thor-Agena D, a reliable orbital launch vehicle of its time.  
- Contributed to Cold War-era intelligence gathering with improved imaging capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** July 19, 1965  
- **Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3  
- **Vehicle:** Thor-Agena D  

### Classification  
- **Instance:** Reconnaissance satellite  
- **Primary Use:** Covert intelligence data collection  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1965-057A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 01457  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "01457"]`

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report