X Report 9 Nov 2024
SpaceX successfully launches a new batch of Starlink satellites, while Viasat seeks LEO capacity amid rising competition.
Launch Date
March 19, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
NORAD ID
03830
International Designator
1969-026B
Decay Date
12/6/1971
Name
OPS 2285
Alternative Name
TIVOLI II
Type
Status
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
P-11 No. 4418
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/ESL1
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
SRS Motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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