MAGSAT (11604)

COSPAR: 1979-094A | Alt Name: Magsat

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 30, 1979

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC5

Launch Vehicle

Scout G-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

11604

International Designator

1979-094A

Decay Date

6/11/1980

Basic Satellite Info

Name

MAGSAT

Alternative Name

Magsat

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

MAGSAT, also known as Magsat, is an American satellite launched on October 30, 1979, from AFWTR SLC5 using a Scout G-1 launch vehicle. The satellite has a cylindrical shape with four panels and antennas, measuring 1.6 meters in length and 0.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 7.6 meters. It has a dry mass of 181 kilograms and was manufactured by APL for the GSFC (Goddard Space Flight Center). The satellite's purpose is not explicitly stated, but it carries an AEM-C payload. Its radar cross-section (RCS) is 2.4172 square meters. Additional details such as its power source, major events, and specific mission objectives are not provided.

Physical Characteristics

Length

1.6

Diameter

0.8

Span

7.6

Dry Mass

181

Launch Mass

181

Shape

Cyl + 4 Pan + Ant

Radar Cross Section

2.4172

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

AEM-C

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

APL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SAS

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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