# KH-5 9065A
**Wikidata**: [Q9196286](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9196286)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kh-5-9065a

## Summary
KH-5 9065A was a U.S. reconnaissance satellite launched in 1964 as part of the KH-5 Argon series. It was designed for photographic intelligence missions and launched aboard a Thor-Agena D rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: June 13, 1964  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1964-030A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 00811  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Thor-Agena D  
- **Launch Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2  
- **Class**: KH-5 Argon (a series of U.S. reconnaissance satellites)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on June 13, 1964, at Vandenberg  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "00811"]  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of KH-5 9065A?  
A: KH-5 9065A was a reconnaissance satellite designed for photographic intelligence missions as part of the KH-5 Argon series.  

### Q: Where was KH-5 9065A launched from?  
A: It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 in California on June 13, 1964.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch KH-5 9065A?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Thor-Agena D orbital launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
KH-5 9065A was part of the KH-5 Argon series, a critical component of U.S. Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts. These satellites provided vital photographic intelligence, aiding in national security and strategic planning. The launch marked another milestone in the advancement of space-based surveillance technology, contributing to the broader evolution of satellite reconnaissance capabilities. Its deployment from Vandenberg also underscored the site's role in military and intelligence space missions.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Reconnaissance**: Part of the KH-5 Argon series, an early U.S. effort in space-based photographic intelligence.  
- **Specific Launch**: One of the few documented launches using the Thor-Agena D vehicle from Vandenberg.  
- **Cold War Context**: Operated during a period of heightened geopolitical tension, providing strategic intelligence.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 13, 1964  
- **Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2  
- **Vehicle**: Thor-Agena D  

### Classification  
- **Series**: KH-5 Argon  
- **Mission Type**: Reconnaissance  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1964-030A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 00811

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report