Reentry
What happens when space objects come home: the fiery physics of returning from orbit and why predicting where debris lands is so difficult
FTV 1292 (00598)
COSPAR: 1963-021E | Alt Name: NRL PL112
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 15, 1963
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00598
International Designator
1963-021E
Decay Date
7/27/1963
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FTV 1292
Alternative Name
NRL PL112
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/NRL
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
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
29
Launch Mass
29
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
POPPY 2 Charlie
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NRL 20
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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