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OV3-2 (02517)
COSPAR: 1966-097A | Alt Name: OV3-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 28, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02517
International Designator
1966-097A
Decay Date
9/29/1971
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OV3-2
Alternative Name
OV3-2
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
0.7
Diameter
0.7
Span
0.7
Dry Mass
82
Launch Mass
82
Shape
Oct Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV3-2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OV3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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