RMS (04692)

COSPAR: 1970-094B | Alt Name: RM
DECAYED

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RMS Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 9, 1970

Launch Site

WLPIS

Launch Pad

LA3A

Launch Vehicle

Scout B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

04692

International Designator

1970-094B

Decay Date

2/7/1971

Basic Satellite Info

Name

RMS

Alternative Name

RM

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

MSC

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

0.7

Diameter

0.5

Span

1.7

Dry Mass

21

Launch Mass

21

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

RM

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LTV

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

RM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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