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APOLLO 5 LM DPS (03107)
COSPAR: 1968-007B | Alt Name: Apollo 5 LM Descent Stage
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 22, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC37B
Launch Vehicle
Saturn IB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03107
International Designator
1968-007B
Decay Date
2/12/1968
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
APOLLO 5 LM DPS
Alternative Name
Apollo 5 LM Descent Stage
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSC
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
3.8
Diameter
4.3
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1518
Launch Mass
9592
Shape
Oct Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LM 1 DS
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GRUM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
LM DS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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