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GRIDSPHERE 2 (05401)
COSPAR: 1971-067G | Alt Name: AVL-802 Grid Sphere 7-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
BMRSA2
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05401
International Designator
1971-067G
Decay Date
4/14/1979
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GRIDSPHERE 2
Alternative Name
AVL-802 Grid Sphere 7-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SAMSO/AFAL
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
2.1
Diameter
2.1
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
4.4914
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AVL-802
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AFAL/GOYR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AVL-802
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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