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OPS 6232 (01728)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: OPS 6232
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC2-4
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01728
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
11/9/1965
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 6232
Alternative Name
OPS 6232
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
5
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl + Frust
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GAMBIT SV 973
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GEVF
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AFP-206 OCV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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