Reentry
What happens when space objects come home: the fiery physics of returning from orbit and why predicting where debris lands is so difficult
OPS 6617 (04264)
COSPAR: 1969-105A | Alt Name: OPS 6617
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 4, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04264
International Designator
1969-105A
Decay Date
1/10/1970
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 6617
Alternative Name
OPS 6617
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/CIA
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
2.3
Diameter
1.5
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
345
Launch Mass
345
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CORONA CR-9
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CORONA KH-4B
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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