Launch Date
June 1, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC14
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3
NORAD ID
02249
International Designator
1966-046AB
Decay Date
7/4/1966
Name
ATLAS D DEB
Alternative Name
deb Atlas 5304
Type
Status
Owner
LERC/AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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