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SYNCOM 3 (00858)
COSPAR: 1964-047A | Alt Name: Syncom 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 1964
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00858
International Designator
1964-047A
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:49:13 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
7.04°
Right Ascension
64.16°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
153.29°
Period
1434.36 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SYNCOM 3
Alternative Name
Syncom 3
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 00858U 64047A 26199.61752307 -.00000299 00000+0 00000+0 0 9999
2 00858 7.0402 64.1618 0003516 153.2919 35.8790 01.00393158 53782
Source: Celestrak
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
0.4
Diameter
0.7
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
33
Launch Mass
34
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.5119
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HS-301 Syncom C
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-301
Configuration
HS-301
Motor
SR-12-1
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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