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DISCOVERER 19 (00068)
COSPAR: 1960-019A | Alt Name: Discoverer 19
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 20, 1960
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-3-5
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00068
International Designator
1960-019A
Decay Date
1/23/1961
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DISCOVERER 19
Alternative Name
Discoverer 19
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFBMD/ARPA
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
216
Launch Mass
216
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CORONA RM-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
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