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OPS 6717 (01329)
COSPAR: 1965-031B | Alt Name: PUNDIT IV
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
April 28, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC2-4
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01329
International Designator
1965-031B
Decay Date
10/31/1969
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 6717
Alternative Name
PUNDIT IV
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
0.3
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P-11 No. 4401
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/EDLS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
P-11 motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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