Launch Date
May 5, 1967
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout A
NORAD ID
02859
International Designator
1967-042C
Decay Date
5/5/1968
Name
SCOUT A DEB
Alternative Name
UK-3 despin weight
Type
Status
Owner
SRC
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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