OV1-86 (02893)

COSPAR: 1967-072A | Alt Name: OV1-86
DECAYED

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OV1-86 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 27, 1967

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

ABRESB3

Launch Vehicle

Atlas D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02893

International Designator

1967-072A

Decay Date

2/22/1972

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OV1-86

Alternative Name

OV1-86

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

OAR

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

1.4

Diameter

0.7

Span

1.4

Dry Mass

105

Launch Mass

105

Shape

Domed Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

OV1-8S

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

GDC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

OV1

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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