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APOLLO MODEL 4 (01385)
COSPAR: 1965-039B | Alt Name: Apollo BP-26
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 25, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC37B
Launch Vehicle
Saturn I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01385
International Designator
1965-039B
Decay Date
7/8/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
APOLLO MODEL 4
Alternative Name
Apollo BP-26
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSC
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
3.5
Diameter
3.9
Span
3.9
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
28.4968
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Apollo BP-26 CM
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NAAD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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