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DISCOVERER 36 CAPSULE (00215)
COSPAR: 1961-034C | Alt Name: Discoverer XXXVI inst cover
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 12, 1961
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-3-4
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00215
International Designator
1961-034C
Decay Date
12/19/1961
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DISCOVERER 36 CAPSULE
Alternative Name
Discoverer XXXVI inst cover
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFSSD
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
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
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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