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OPS 1545 (02393)
COSPAR: 1966-072A | Alt Name: OPS 1545
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 9, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC1W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02393
International Designator
1966-072A
Decay Date
9/11/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 1545
Alternative Name
OPS 1545
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/CIA
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
2.1
Diameter
1.3
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
210
Launch Mass
210
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CORONA J-32
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CORONA KH-4A
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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