Launch Date
August 17, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
NORAD ID
02398
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
PIONEER 7
Alternative Name
Pioneer 7
Type
Status
Owner
ARC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Length
0.9
Diameter
0.9
Span
3.3
Dry Mass
63
Launch Mass
63
Shape
Cyl + 3 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Pioneer B
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Solar Pioneer
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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