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OPS 5023 (2) (01367)
COSPAR: 1965-033B | Alt Name: SRV 627
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01367
International Designator
1965-033B
Decay Date
6/8/1965
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 5023 (2)
Alternative Name
SRV 627
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/CIA
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
0.8
Diameter
0.7
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
157
Launch Mass
157
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SRV 1019-2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GERSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SRV Mk V
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Star 12
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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