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GEMINI 3 (01301)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Gemini III
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 23, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC19
Launch Vehicle
Titan II GLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01301
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
3/23/1965
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GEMINI 3
Alternative Name
Gemini III
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSC
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
3.5
Diameter
1.2
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
2075
Launch Mass
2075
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gemini SC3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MCDA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Gemini
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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