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EXPLORER 53 (07788)
COSPAR: 1975-037A | Alt Name: SAS 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 7, 1975
Launch Site
SNMLP
Launch Pad
SMLC -
Launch Vehicle
Scout F-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07788
International Designator
1975-037A
Decay Date
4/9/1979
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 53
Alternative Name
SAS 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
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
1.5
Diameter
0.6
Span
4.7
Dry Mass
189
Launch Mass
189
Shape
Cyl + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SAS C
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
APL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SAS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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