Launch Date
May 6, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92
NORAD ID
02165
International Designator
1966-037C
Decay Date
5/7/1966
Name
SL-3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-117
Type
Status
Owner
TSUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Length
0
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0
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0
Dry Mass
0
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0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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