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SKYNET 2A (07096)
COSPAR: 1974-002A | Alt Name: Skynet IIA
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2313
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07096
International Designator
1974-002A
Decay Date
1/25/1974
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SKYNET 2A
Alternative Name
Skynet IIA
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MOD
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
2.1
Diameter
1.9
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
217
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Skynet IIA
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MARCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Skynet 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Star 24
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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