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OPS 7471 (10374)
COSPAR: 1977-094A | Alt Name: OPS 7471
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 23, 1977
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4W
Launch Vehicle
Titan 24B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10374
International Designator
1977-094A
Decay Date
12/8/1977
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 7471
Alternative Name
OPS 7471
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
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
5.7
Diameter
1.5
Span
5.7
Dry Mass
2400
Launch Mass
2400
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GAMBIT-3 FM-49
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KH-8
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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