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TD-1A (05879)
COSPAR: 1972-014A | Alt Name: TD-1A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 12, 1972
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta N
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05879
International Designator
1972-014A
Decay Date
1/9/1980
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TD-1A
Alternative Name
TD-1A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ESRO
Country
European Space Research Organization
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
1
Span
4.5
Dry Mass
460
Launch Mass
460
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
6.3134
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TD-1A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MATT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TD-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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