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EP 2 (11732)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: EP 2
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 1980
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11732
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EP 2
Alternative Name
EP 2
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NRO/NRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite EP 2, also known as EP 2, is an American spacecraft classified under the NOSS SSU (Naval Ocean Surveillance System Support Unit) category and was launched on March 3, 1980, from AFWTR (Atlantic Missile Range). It has a dry mass of 200 kg and measures 0.9 meters in length with a diameter of 0.4 meters and spans up to 10 meters due to its extended elements. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with an antenna attached, and it was manufactured by MM (likely referring to McDonnell Douglas). EP 2 was placed into stable orbit on March 15, 1980, and its payload includes the PARCAE 3 SSU 2 system for its operational purposes. It is owned by NRO/NRL (National Reconnaissance Office/Naval Research Laboratory).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.9
Diameter
0.4
Span
10
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Box + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PARCAE 3 SSU 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NOSS SSU
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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