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BIOSAT 2 (02935)
COSPAR: 1967-083A | Alt Name: Biosatellite 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 7, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta G
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02935
International Designator
1967-083A
Decay Date
10/4/1967
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BIOSAT 2
Alternative Name
Biosatellite 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARC
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
2.1
Diameter
1.4
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
194
Launch Mass
194
Shape
Cyl + Frust
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Bios B Adapter
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GERSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Biosatellite
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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