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SAMOS 9 (FTV 2403) (00343)
COSPAR: 1962-030B | Alt Name: FTV 2403 RV
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 18, 1962
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC1-1
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00343
International Designator
1962-030B
Decay Date
7/27/1962
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SAMOS 9 (FTV 2403)
Alternative Name
FTV 2403 RV
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
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
3.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
E-6 RV
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GERSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
E-6 RV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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