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OGO 6 (03986)
COSPAR: 1969-051A | Alt Name: OGO 6
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 5, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03986
International Designator
1969-051A
Decay Date
10/12/1979
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OGO 6
Alternative Name
OGO 6
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
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
1.7
Diameter
0.8
Span
18
Dry Mass
620
Launch Mass
620
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
8.1476
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OGO F
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OGO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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