X Report 13 Dec 2024
SpaceX ramps up Starship preparations in Florida while California prepares for another Starlink launch.
DISCOVERER 2 (00014)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Discoverer 2
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
April 13, 1959
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-3-4
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00014
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
4/26/1959
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DISCOVERER 2
Alternative Name
Discoverer 2
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
1.3
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.3
Dry Mass
110
Launch Mass
110
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CORONA BIO 1
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
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Brief 29 Nov 2024
Today's brief covers China's Beidou satellite plans, SpaceX's Starship advancements, potential Space Command HQ relocation, and more.
X Report 22 Aug 2025
SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force's eighth X-37B spaceplane mission while preparing for an upcoming Starship launch. Meanwhile, the company continues to expand its Starlink satellite constellation.
JSC Vimpel
An analysis of Russia's independent space tracking system and how it compares to the established U.S. Space Surveillance Network
Space Brief 8 Nov 2025
Today's Space Brief covers major developments in Pentagon procurement methods, strategic satellite intelligence advancements, and increasing interest in drone technology within the defense sector.
Space Brief 13 Dec 2025
Today's briefing covers a new naming system by Space Force, China's space advances, drone defense at Cape Canaveral, and more military updates impacting space operations.
X Report 4 Jul 2025
SpaceX continues to make strides in satellite deployment with a successful launch. The European Space Agency's new satellite enhances global atmospheric forecasting, showcasing the expanding role of launches in improving environmental monitoring.
Who Owns SpaceX in 2026? Ownership, Valuation, and the Trillion-Dollar IPO
Elon Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with just 42% of the equity - and the company just merged with his AI startup at a $1.25 trillion valuation. Here's who actually owns what, how the money works, and what a $1.75 trillion IPO means for investors.