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OPS 8180 (RADCAT) (06212)
COSPAR: 1972-076A | Alt Name: Radcat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 2, 1972
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
BMRSA1
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Burner 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06212
International Designator
1972-076A
Decay Date
8/2/2012
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 8180 (RADCAT)
Alternative Name
Radcat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
USN/DOD
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
7.5
Diameter
2.9
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
207
Launch Mass
207
Shape
Domed Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.6845
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Radcat
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GDC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Radcat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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