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OV3-6 (03057)
COSPAR: 1967-120A | Alt Name: OV3-6
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 5, 1967
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03057
International Designator
1967-120A
Decay Date
3/9/1969
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OV3-6
Alternative Name
OV3-6
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
0.5
Diameter
0.7
Span
1
Dry Mass
99
Launch Mass
99
Shape
Oct Cyl + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV3-6
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OV3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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