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USA 70 (21262)
COSPAR: 1991-031C | Alt Name: USA 70
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
April 28, 1991
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21262
International Designator
1991-031C
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 70
Alternative Name
USA 70
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 21262, known as USA 70 (OBJECT_ID: 1991-031C), is a US satellite launched on April 28, 1991, from Launch Complex 39A at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using the Space Shuttle. It has a bus configuration of MPEC and was manufactured by BALL Aerospace. The spacecraft measures 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 122 kilograms. Its primary payload is GLORIA II, and its mission purpose is noted as "Technology ?". USA 70 became stable on May 6, 1991, and it has a polyhedral shape with no specified power system or motor details provided. The satellite's owner is the National Reconnaissance Office / Space and Missile Systems Center (NRO/SAFSP).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
122
Launch Mass
122
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GLORIA II
Purpose
Technology ?
Mission
Technology ?
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MPEC
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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