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SKYLAB 3 (06757)
COSPAR: 1973-050A | Alt Name: Skylab SL-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 1973
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Saturn IB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06757
International Designator
1973-050A
Decay Date
9/25/1973
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SKYLAB 3
Alternative Name
Skylab SL-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
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
3.5
Diameter
3.9
Span
3.9
Dry Mass
5505
Launch Mass
5932
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Apollo CM-117
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RWID
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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