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OPS 5366 (09008)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: URSALA III
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
July 8, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIID
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09008
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 5366
Alternative Name
URSALA III
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
0.4
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
390
Launch Mass
400
Shape
Box + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P-11 No. 4430
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/MOTO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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