Launch Date
September 5, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3920
NORAD ID
16942
International Designator
1986-069E
Decay Date
12/24/1986
Name
USA 19 DEB
Alternative Name
deb PAS
Type
Status
Owner
SDIO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.32
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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