Launch Date
December 13, 1985
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
NORAD ID
17247
International Designator
1985-114D
Decay Date
3/2/1987
Name
USA 14 DEB
Alternative Name
ITV 2 Canister cover
Type
Status
Owner
AFSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Disk
Radar Cross Section
0.1
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AVCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Balloon
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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