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GEMINI 8 (02105)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Gemini VIII
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
March 16, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC19
Launch Vehicle
Titan II GLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02105
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
3/17/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GEMINI 8
Alternative Name
Gemini VIII
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSC
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
3.5
Diameter
1.2
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
2213
Launch Mass
2213
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gemini SC8
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MCDA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Gemini
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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