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APOLLO 9 LM DPS (03780)
COSPAR: 1969-018D | Alt Name: LM 3 DS
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Saturn V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03780
International Designator
1969-018D
Decay Date
3/22/1969
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
APOLLO 9 LM DPS
Alternative Name
LM 3 DS
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
1935
Launch Mass
10353
Shape
Oct Cyl + 2 Leg
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LM 3 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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