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LUNA 10 (02126)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Luna-10
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02126
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LUNA 10
Alternative Name
Luna-10
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
TSKBEM
Country
USSR
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
1.5
Diameter
0.8
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
245
Launch Mass
245
Shape
Ell
Radar Cross Section
0.0055
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
E-6S No. 206 ISL
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSKBEM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
E-6 ISL
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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