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DISCOVERER 1 (00013)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Discoverer 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 28, 1959
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-3-4
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00013
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
3/3/1959
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DISCOVERER 1
Alternative Name
Discoverer 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARPA/CIA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
78
Launch Mass
78
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CORONA Test Vehicle 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CORONA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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