Launch Date
February 3, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
NORAD ID
17839
International Designator
1984-011Y
Decay Date
4/12/1989
Name
PALAPA B2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb PAM-D
Type
Status
Owner
HSES
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
0.03
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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