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OSO 3 (02703)
COSPAR: 1967-020A | Alt Name: OSO 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 8, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02703
International Designator
1967-020A
Decay Date
4/4/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OSO 3
Alternative Name
OSO 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
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
0.9
Diameter
2.3
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
284
Launch Mass
284
Shape
Cyl + Sail + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.8056
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OSO E1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OSO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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