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OPS 0855 (OV4-3 MOL) (02524)
COSPAR: 1966-099A | Alt Name: MOL Canister
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02524
International Designator
1966-099A
Decay Date
1/9/1967
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 0855 (OV4-3 MOL)
Alternative Name
MOL Canister
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFSSD/NRO
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
12.9
Diameter
3
Span
12.9
Dry Mass
6627
Launch Mass
6627
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.39
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV4-3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MOL
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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