Space Brief 14 Dec 2024
Today’s Space Brief covers significant developments such as SpaceX’s latest Starlink launch, the US Space Force testing modular satellite technology, and key long-range missile tests by the Pentagon.
Launch Date
July 30, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC37B
Launch Vehicle
Saturn I
NORAD ID
01467
International Designator
1965-060A
Decay Date
8/4/1969
Name
PEGASUS 3
Alternative Name
Pegasus 3
Type
Status
Owner
MSFC
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
2
Span
29
Dry Mass
1400
Launch Mass
1400
Shape
Truss + 2 Wing
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Pegasus 3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
FAIRH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Pegasus
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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