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ATDA (02186)
COSPAR: 1966-046A | Alt Name: ATDA
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 1, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC14
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02186
International Designator
1966-046A
Decay Date
7/11/1966
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATDA
Alternative Name
ATDA
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSC
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
3.7
Diameter
1.5
Span
3.7
Dry Mass
910
Launch Mass
910
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TDA 4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MCDA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TDA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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