Space Brief 28 Dec 2025
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OPS 4258 (10508)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: OPS 4258
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 11, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC13
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10508
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 4258
Alternative Name
OPS 4258
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NRO/CIA
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
8
Diameter
1.5
Span
15
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
700
Shape
Cyl + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AQUACADE 3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
RHYOLITE
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
MMBPS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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