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EXPLORER 42 (SAS-1) (04797)
COSPAR: 1970-107A | Alt Name: Uhuru
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 12, 1970
Launch Site
SNMLP
Launch Pad
SMLC -
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04797
International Designator
1970-107A
Decay Date
4/5/1979
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 42 (SAS-1)
Alternative Name
Uhuru
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
1.3
Diameter
0.6
Span
3.9
Dry Mass
143
Launch Mass
143
Shape
Step Box + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.501
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SAS A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
APL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SAS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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