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OPS 9435 (DSCS 2-5) (07807)
COSPAR: 1975-040A | Alt Name: DSCS II F-5
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 20, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07807
International Designator
1975-040A
Decay Date
5/26/1975
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 9435 (DSCS 2-5)
Alternative Name
DSCS II F-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SAMSO/DCA
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
3.6
Diameter
2.7
Span
3.6
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
535
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DSCS II B-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DSCS II
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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