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TATS 1 (TETR-1) (03067)
COSPAR: 1967-123B | Alt Name: TTS 1
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
December 13, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03067
International Designator
1967-123B
Decay Date
4/28/1968
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TATS 1 (TETR-1)
Alternative Name
TTS 1
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
0.3
Diameter
0.3
Span
1
Dry Mass
18
Launch Mass
18
Shape
Oct Cyl + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ERS 30
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ORS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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