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VIKING 2 LANDER (09408)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Viking Lander 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIE
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09408
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
9/3/1976
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
VIKING 2 LANDER
Alternative Name
Viking Lander 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
LARCN
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
Diameter
2.8
Span
2.8
Dry Mass
590
Launch Mass
685
Shape
Box + 2 Leg
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Viking Lander 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MMD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Viking Lander
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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