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HEAO 1 (10217)
COSPAR: 1977-075A | Alt Name: HEAO 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 12, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10217
International Designator
1977-075A
Decay Date
3/15/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HEAO 1
Alternative Name
HEAO 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSFC
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
4.2
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2393
Launch Mass
2514
Shape
Hex Cyl
Radar Cross Section
9.8033
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HEAO A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HEAO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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