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SIGNE 3 (10064)
COSPAR: 1977-049A | Alt Name: Signe 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 1977
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
LC107/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10064
International Designator
1977-049A
Decay Date
6/21/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SIGNE 3
Alternative Name
Signe 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CNES
Country
France
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
0.8
Diameter
0.7
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
104
Launch Mass
104
Shape
Cyl + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.9971
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
D-2B Gamma
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MATT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
D-2B
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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