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RANGER 2 (00206)
COSPAR: 1961-032A | Alt Name: Ranger 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 18, 1961
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC12
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00206
International Designator
1961-032A
Decay Date
11/20/1961
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RANGER 2
Alternative Name
Ranger 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JPL
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
3.6
Diameter
1.5
Span
5.2
Dry Mass
306
Launch Mass
306
Shape
Hex Cyl + Truss + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NASA P-33
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
JPL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ranger Block I
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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