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ATS 3 (03029)
COSPAR: 1967-111A | Alt Name: ATS 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 5, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC12
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03029
International Designator
1967-111A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:38:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.26°
Right Ascension
78.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
36.18°
Period
1436.09 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATS 3
Alternative Name
ATS 3
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03029U 67111A 26200.61016970 -.00000094 00000+0 00000+0 0 9992
2 03029 3.2581 78.0019 0015782 36.1785 297.7065 01.00272030214955
Source: Celestrak
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
1.6
Diameter
1.5
Span
3.2
Dry Mass
252
Launch Mass
311
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.8889
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ATS C
Purpose
Communication / Meteorology
Mission
Communication / Meteorology
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
3 years (planned)
Bus
HS-306
Configuration
HS-306
Motor
JPL SR-28-3
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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