Falcon Heavy Returns After 18-Month Hiatus for ViaSat-3 | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts off for the 12th time after 18 months grounded, delivering the final ViaSat-3 satellite from LC-39A at 10:21 a.m. EDT.
Launch Date
August 31, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78
NORAD ID
02928
International Designator
1967-082D
Decay Date
9/5/1967
Name
SL-6 DEB
Alternative Name
deb BOZ
Type
Status
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
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0
Dry Mass
0
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0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
Bus
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Power System
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