Space Brief 9 Sep 2024
Today's Space Brief explores new satellite launches, significant reentries, funding milestones, and critical policy updates.
OV1-8 (02324)
COSPAR: 1966-063A | Alt Name: OV1-8
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
ABRESB3
Launch Vehicle
Atlas D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02324
International Designator
1966-063A
Decay Date
1/4/1978
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OV1-8
Alternative Name
OV1-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
OAR
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
9
Diameter
9
Span
9
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
1.1144
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PasComSat
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GOYR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
9-m Grid Sphere
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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