OPS 0855 (OV4-3 MOL) (02524)

COSPAR: 1966-099A | Alt Name: MOL Canister
DECAYED

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OPS 0855 (OV4-3 MOL) Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 3, 1966

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Titan IIIC

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02524

International Designator

1966-099A

Decay Date

1/9/1967

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OPS 0855 (OV4-3 MOL)

Alternative Name

MOL Canister

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

AFSSD/NRO

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

12.9

Diameter

3

Span

12.9

Dry Mass

6627

Launch Mass

6627

Shape

Cyl + Ant

Radar Cross Section

0.39

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

OV4-3

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

MM

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

MOL

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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