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SOLWIND (11278)
COSPAR: 1979-017A | Alt Name: P78-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 24, 1979
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F/OIS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11278
International Designator
1979-017A
Decay Date
7/20/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOLWIND
Alternative Name
P78-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
STP/NRL
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
2.8
Diameter
1.8
Span
2.8
Dry Mass
875
Launch Mass
875
Shape
Cyl + Sail
Radar Cross Section
4.1395
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
STP P78-1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OSO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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