Launch Date
November 23, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2313
NORAD ID
07548
International Designator
1974-094B
Decay Date
1/7/1975
Name
THORAD DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Delta 105 clamp band half
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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