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OPS 5063 (00914)
COSPAR: 1964-068B | Alt Name: STEP 13
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 23, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC2-3
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00914
International Designator
1964-068B
Decay Date
2/23/1965
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 5063
Alternative Name
STEP 13
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
0.3
Diameter
0.9
Span
0.9
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P-11 No. 4302
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/HRBS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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