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NIMBUS 1 (00872)
COSPAR: 1964-052A | Alt Name: Nimbus 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2 Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00872
International Designator
1964-052A
Decay Date
5/16/1974
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NIMBUS 1
Alternative Name
Nimbus 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
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
3.1
Diameter
1.4
Span
3.4
Dry Mass
376
Launch Mass
376
Shape
Cone + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nimbus A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GEVF
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Nimbus
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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