Space Brief 31 Oct 2024
SpaceX achieves a new launch record with its Starlink mission, NASA's Perseverance rover captures eerie Martian winds, and Buzz Aldrin endorses Trump. Plus, discussions around space debris and military space tech agreements.
Launch Date
May 18, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
NORAD ID
03948
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
APOLLO 10 LM DPS
Alternative Name
LM 4 DS
Type
Status
Owner
MSC
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
3.8
Diameter
4.3
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
1925
Launch Mass
10189
Shape
Oct Cyl + 2 Leg
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
LM 4 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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