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OPS 6810 (02397)
COSPAR: 1966-074B | Alt Name: SAMPAN I
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 16, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02397
International Designator
1966-074B
Decay Date
3/5/1970
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 6810
Alternative Name
SAMPAN I
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
0.3
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.04
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P-11 No. 4405
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/SEL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
SRS Motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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