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OPS 1873 (02851)
COSPAR: 1967-062B | Alt Name: SAVANT I
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1967
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC1W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02851
International Designator
1967-062B
Decay Date
10/22/1968
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 1873
Alternative Name
SAVANT I
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
0.3
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P-11 No. 4409
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/ESL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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