Launch Date
July 1, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
NORAD ID
02263
International Designator
1966-058E
Decay Date
8/29/1966
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Delta attach clamp
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
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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