X Report 23 May 2025
The FAA has approved Starship Flight 9, paving the way for an upcoming test launch, while SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft is set to undock from the ISS after weather delays.
Launch Date
May 25, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC37B
Launch Vehicle
Saturn I
NORAD ID
01385
International Designator
1965-039B
Decay Date
7/8/1989
Name
APOLLO MODEL 4
Alternative Name
Apollo BP-26
Type
Status
Owner
MSC
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
3.5
Diameter
3.9
Span
3.9
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
28.4968
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Apollo BP-26 CM
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NAAD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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