The thirteenth CORONA mission and the first functional mission, but with a full instrument load, therefore inoperative. The first fully functional and operational mission will be the next one, launched and returning the following week. The payload is simply an American flag, which is delivered to Eisenhower. Lockheed is thrilled with the long-awaited achievement, and during the celebrations at a Palo Alto hotel, program manager James Plummer is thrown into the pool in his suit and tie, and then everyone follows.
