Launch Date
June 27, 1979
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F
NORAD ID
11419
International Designator
1979-057B
Decay Date
3/16/2003
Name
NOAA 6 DEB
Alternative Name
NOAA 6 solar array band
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.085
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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