# KH-4A 1031
**Wikidata**: [Q29043282](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29043282)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kh-4a-1031

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **KH-4A 1031**:

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## Summary  
KH-4A 1031 was an American strategic reconnaissance satellite launched in 1966 as part of the Corona program. It was designed for photographic intelligence missions and deployed using a Thor-Agena D rocket. This mission contributed to Cold War-era surveillance efforts.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 7, 1966 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1966-029A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 02136 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Thor-Agena D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Program**: Corona (U.S. reconnaissance satellite series)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on April 7, 1966 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: `/g/11dxl1n_27`  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of KH-4A 1031?  
A: It was a reconnaissance satellite used for photographic intelligence during the Cold War, part of the Corona program.  

### Q: What rocket launched KH-4A 1031?  
A: It was launched aboard a Thor-Agena D orbital launch vehicle.  

### Q: When did KH-4A 1031 launch?  
A: It launched on April 7, 1966, with the mission designation 1966-029A.  

## Why It Matters  
KH-4A 1031 played a critical role in U.S. Cold War intelligence-gathering efforts. As part of the Corona program, it provided high-resolution imagery of strategic locations, aiding national security decisions. The program marked a significant advancement in satellite reconnaissance, reducing reliance on aerial surveillance and mitigating geopolitical risks. Its success demonstrated the viability of space-based espionage, influencing later surveillance technologies.  

## Notable For  
- **Cold War Surveillance**: Contributed to U.S. intelligence during heightened Cold War tensions.  
- **Corona Program**: Part of the first successful U.S. satellite reconnaissance initiative.  
- **Precision Launch**: Deployed via Thor-Agena D, a reliable launch vehicle for reconnaissance missions.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Launched on **April 7, 1966**, as part of the Corona program.  
- Designated **COSPAR ID 1966-029A** and **SCN 02136**.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Thor-Agena D, a two-stage orbital rocket.  
- **Program**: Corona, a classified U.S. reconnaissance effort.  

### Historical Context  
- Operated during the **Cold War**, providing critical imagery intelligence.  
- Followed earlier Corona missions, improving satellite reconnaissance capabilities.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report