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TIP 2 (08361)
COSPAR: 1975-099A | Alt Name: TIP 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 12, 1975
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08361
International Designator
1975-099A
Decay Date
5/26/1991
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIP 2
Alternative Name
TIP 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NAVAIR
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
1.2
Diameter
0.5
Span
30
Dry Mass
140
Launch Mass
160
Shape
Cyl + 4 Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
3.9465
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TIP 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
APL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Nova
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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