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ATS 1 (02608)
COSPAR: 1966-110A | Alt Name: ATS 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC12
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02608
International Designator
1966-110A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:22:48 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
5.05°
Right Ascension
69.58°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
185.40°
Period
1435.77 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATS 1
Alternative Name
ATS 1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02608U 66110A 26200.59917507 -.00000170 00000+0 00000+0 0 9990
2 02608 5.0508 69.5763 0006217 185.4043 51.9457 01.00294534135124
Source: Celestrak
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
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
266
Launch Mass
332
Shape
Cyl + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
5.0118
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ATS B
Purpose
Communication / Meteorology
Mission
Communication / Meteorology
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
3 years (planned)
Bus
HS-306
Configuration
HS-306
Motor
SR-28-3
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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