Space Brief 29 Jun 2025
Today's space brief covers SpaceX's new contract with the U.S. Space Force, multiple Starlink launches, Rocket Lab's rapid launch success, and the final mission of Japan's H-IIA rocket.
Launch Date
October 23, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC2-3
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena D
NORAD ID
00912
International Designator
1964-068A
Decay Date
10/28/1964
Name
OPS 4384
Alternative Name
OPS 4384
Type
Status
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
5
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl + Frust
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
GAMBIT SV 963
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GEVF
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AFP-206 OCV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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