Launch Date
December 2, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
NORAD ID
28535
International Designator
1992-086M
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
USA 89 R/B DEB
Alternative Name
deb USA 89 PKM
Type
Status
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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