X Report 16 Jan 2025
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MARINER 4 (00938)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Mariner 4
DECAYED
Image
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 1964
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC12
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00938
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MARINER 4
Alternative Name
Mariner 4
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
JPL
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
2.9
Diameter
1.3
Span
6.9
Dry Mass
251
Launch Mass
261
Shape
Oct Cyl + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Mariner C-3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
JPL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Mariner
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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