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AEROS 2 (07371)
COSPAR: 1974-055A | Alt Name: Aeros 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07371
International Designator
1974-055A
Decay Date
9/25/1975
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AEROS 2
Alternative Name
Aeros 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DFVLR
Country
Germany
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
0.7
Diameter
0.9
Span
0.9
Dry Mass
125
Launch Mass
125
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.2
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Aeros B
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
DORN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Aeros
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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