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AGENA TARGET (02348)
COSPAR: 1966-065A | Alt Name: TDA 1A
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
July 18, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC14
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02348
International Designator
1966-065A
Decay Date
12/29/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AGENA TARGET
Alternative Name
TDA 1A
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
1
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
559
Launch Mass
559
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TDA 1A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MCDA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TDA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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