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SAGE (11270)
COSPAR: 1979-013A | Alt Name: SAGE
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 18, 1979
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11270
International Designator
1979-013A
Decay Date
4/11/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SAGE
Alternative Name
SAGE
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
0.7
Span
2
Dry Mass
147
Launch Mass
147
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
5.0253
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AEM-B
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GSFC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AEM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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