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OPS 1439 (01997)
COSPAR: 1966-009A | Alt Name: OPS 1439
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 9, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-2
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01997
International Designator
1966-009A
Decay Date
9/26/1969
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 1439
Alternative Name
OPS 1439
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
3
Diameter
1.5
Span
3
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Irr
Radar Cross Section
0.31
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Project 770 Group 3-D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/CHAIL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SAMOS F-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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