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ATS 2 (02743)
COSPAR: 1967-031A | Alt Name: ATS 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 6, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC12
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02743
International Designator
1967-031A
Decay Date
9/2/1969
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATS 2
Alternative Name
ATS 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
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
1.8
Diameter
1.4
Span
77
Dry Mass
325
Launch Mass
325
Shape
Cyl + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ATS A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-306
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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