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FTV 0240 (00533)
COSPAR: 1963-005A | Alt Name: OPS 0240
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 1963
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC-D
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-3M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00533
International Designator
1963-005A
Decay Date
12/27/1979
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FTV 0240
Alternative Name
OPS 0240
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
0.5
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Polyhedral Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.8753
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FTV 3503
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RCA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P35
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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