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ESRO-1A (AURORAE) (03459)
COSPAR: 1968-084A | Alt Name: Aurorae
DECAYED
Image
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 3, 1968
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03459
International Designator
1968-084A
Decay Date
6/26/1970
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ESRO-1A (AURORAE)
Alternative Name
Aurorae
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ESRO
Country
European Space Research Organization
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
0.9
Diameter
0.8
Span
2.4
Dry Mass
85
Launch Mass
85
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ESRO 1A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LCT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESRO 1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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