# KH-4A 1029
**Wikidata**: [Q28845778](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28845778)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kh-4a-1029

## Summary
KH-4A 1029 was an American strategic reconnaissance satellite launched as part of the Corona program. It was launched on February 2, 1966, aboard a Thor-Agena D rocket. The satellite was used for intelligence-gathering missions during the Cold War.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: February 2, 1966 (reference: Q6272367)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1966-007A (reference: Q1551807)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Thor-Agena D (reference: Q6272367)  
- **Program**: Corona, a series of U.S. reconnaissance satellites (reference: Q328)  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 01968 (reference: Q6272367)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on February 2, 1966 (reference: Q6272367)  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of KH-4A 1029?  
A: KH-4A 1029 was a reconnaissance satellite designed for intelligence-gathering missions, part of the U.S. Corona program during the Cold War.  

### Q: What rocket launched KH-4A 1029?  
A: It was launched aboard a Thor-Agena D orbital launch vehicle on February 2, 1966.  

### Q: Is KH-4A 1029 still in orbit?  
A: The source material does not provide information about its current orbital status, but it was launched in 1966, and most Corona satellites had limited operational lifespans.  

## Why It Matters  
KH-4A 1029 was part of the Corona program, a critical U.S. initiative during the Cold War to monitor Soviet and other adversarial activities via satellite imagery. These missions provided vital intelligence that shaped U.S. defense and foreign policy. The program marked a significant advancement in space-based reconnaissance, reducing reliance on risky aerial surveillance. KH-4A 1029 contributed to this effort, demonstrating the feasibility and strategic value of satellite espionage.  

## Notable For  
- Being part of the **Corona program**, the first successful U.S. satellite reconnaissance initiative.  
- Launched aboard a **Thor-Agena D**, a reliable orbital launch vehicle of the era.  
- Contributed to Cold War intelligence-gathering, a pivotal use of space technology for national security.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 2, 1966 (reference: Q6272367)  
- **Vehicle**: Thor-Agena D (reference: Q6272367)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1966-007A (reference: Q1551807)  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the **Corona** series, a classified U.S. reconnaissance program (reference: Q328).  
- Designed for photographic intelligence, aiding Cold War surveillance efforts.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 01968 (reference: Q6272367).  
- No further technical details (e.g., resolution, lifespan) are provided in the source material.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report