Launch Date
July 18, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC19
Launch Vehicle
Titan II GLV
NORAD ID
02382
International Designator
1966-066H
Decay Date
10/20/1966
Name
TITAN 2 DEB
Alternative Name
S-12 experiment
Type
Status
Owner
MSC
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
EVA debris
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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