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DISCOVERER 31 (00186)
COSPAR: 1961-026A | Alt Name: Discoverer 31
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 17, 1961
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00186
International Designator
1961-026A
Decay Date
10/26/1961
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DISCOVERER 31
Alternative Name
Discoverer 31
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/CIA
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
1.3
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.3
Dry Mass
123
Launch Mass
123
Shape
Frust
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CORONA C'''-3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CORONA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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