X Report 4 Dec 2024
SpaceX's Falcon 9 achieves a milestone with its 24th launch for Starlink, while competitive moves continue in the satellite internet market.
Launch Date
February 15, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC2-4
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
NORAD ID
02014
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
2/17/1966
Name
OPS 3011 [CYLINDER]
Alternative Name
OPS 3011
Type
Status
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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Length
2.4
Diameter
0.3
Span
2.4
Dry Mass
9
Launch Mass
9
Shape
Inf Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Bluebell 2 Cylinder
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
UNKUS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Bluebell
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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