Launch Date
December 13, 1985
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
NORAD ID
16329
International Designator
1985-114B
Decay Date
8/9/1987
Name
USA 14
Alternative Name
ITV 2 Balloon
Type
Status
Owner
AFSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
2
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
2.65
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
ITV 2
Purpose
ASAT target
Mission
ASAT target
Manufacturer
AVCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ITV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Inflatable balloon, miss distance indicator
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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