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OPS 0203 (DMSP 5A F2) (04512)
COSPAR: 1970-070A | Alt Name: DAPP 2525
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 1970
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC10W
Launch Vehicle
Thor Burner 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04512
International Designator
1970-070A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:43:15 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.88°
Right Ascension
150.33°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
351.25°
Period
100.24 min
Mean Motion
14.37 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 0203 (DMSP 5A F2)
Alternative Name
DAPP 2525
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04512U 70070A 26200.78004617 .00000120 00000+0 55607-4 0 9998
2 04512 98.8806 150.3307 0062675 351.2500 8.7587 14.36550371916303
Source: Celestrak
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
1.2
Diameter
0.8
Span
1.2
Dry Mass
104
Launch Mass
104
Shape
Taper Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.8849
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DMSP Block 5A F-2
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
RCA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DMSP Block 5A
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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