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GEMINI 12 (02566)
COSPAR: 1966-104A | Alt Name: Gemini XII
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC19
Launch Vehicle
Titan II GLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02566
International Designator
1966-104A
Decay Date
11/15/1966
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GEMINI 12
Alternative Name
Gemini XII
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSC
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
3.5
Diameter
1.2
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
2178
Launch Mass
2178
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gemini SC12
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MCDA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Gemini
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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