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OPS 1965 (03097)
COSPAR: 1968-004A | Alt Name: OPS 1965
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 17, 1968
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03097
International Designator
1968-004A
Decay Date
7/7/1970
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 1965
Alternative Name
OPS 1965
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
3
Diameter
1.5
Span
3
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MULTIGROUP 3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/CHAIL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MULTIGROUP
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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