Launch Date
May 7, 1963
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta B
NORAD ID
00573
International Designator
1963-013A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:13:02 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
42.77°
Right Ascension
310.29°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
190.48°
Period
225.25 min
Mean Motion
6.39 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
TELSTAR 2 (A-41)
Alternative Name
Telstar 2
Type
Status
Owner
ATT
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 00573U 63013A 26200.71739102 .00000017 00000+0 10400-2 0 9992
2 00573 42.7654 310.2907 4012075 190.4807 163.6589 06.39278036588233
Source: Celestrak
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.
Length
0.9
Diameter
0.9
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
79
Launch Mass
79
Shape
Sphere + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.476
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Telstar 2
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
BTL
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
TSX
Configuration
spin stabilized sphere
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
2 transmitters
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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