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APOLLO 3 (AS-203) (02289)
COSPAR: 1966-059A | Alt Name: Saturn S-IVB-203
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
July 5, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC37B
Launch Vehicle
Uprated Saturn I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02289
International Designator
1966-059A
Decay Date
7/5/1966
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
APOLLO 3 (AS-203)
Alternative Name
Saturn S-IVB-203
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSFC
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
17.8
Diameter
6.6
Span
17.8
Dry Mass
12051
Launch Mass
22865
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Saturn S-IVB-203
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
DACHB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
S-IVB
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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