Launch Date
May 25, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta C1
NORAD ID
02184
International Designator
1966-044B
Decay Date
6/19/1969
Name
DELTA 1 R/B
Alternative Name
Delta 38 Stage 3
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
1.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
45
Launch Mass
45
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
FW4D S/N 20033 (FW4S)
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
UTC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
FW4
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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