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HCMM (10818)
COSPAR: 1978-041A | Alt Name: HCMM
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 26, 1978
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10818
International Designator
1978-041A
Decay Date
12/22/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HCMM
Alternative Name
HCMM
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
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
1.6
Diameter
0.8
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
110
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Oct Cyl + Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.9023
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AEM-A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BOKT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AEM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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