Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
Discoverer 15 was an American optical reconnaissance satellite. The orbital mission was successful but when the capsule was returned it failed to be captured and sank into the ocean.
Details
Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Tue, Sep 13, 1960, 22:13
Weather
Pro