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LUNAR ORBITER 1 (02394)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Lunar Orbiter I
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC13
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02394
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
10/29/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
LUNAR ORBITER 1
Alternative Name
Lunar Orbiter I
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
LARCN
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
2
Span
5.3
Dry Mass
261
Launch Mass
380
Shape
Cone + 4 Pan + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LO-A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BOKT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Lunar Orbiter
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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