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RANGER 3 (00221)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Ranger 3
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 1962
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC12
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00221
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RANGER 3
Alternative Name
Ranger 3
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
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
1
Diameter
1.5
Span
5.2
Dry Mass
188
Launch Mass
188
Shape
Hex Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NASA P-34
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
JPL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ranger Block II
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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