OPS 0964 (03472)

COSPAR: 1968-086A | Alt Name: OPS 0964
DECAYED

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OPS 0964 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 1968

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC1W

Launch Vehicle

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03472

International Designator

1968-086A

Decay Date

3/26/1971

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OPS 0964

Alternative Name

OPS 0964

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

10

Dry Mass

975

Launch Mass

975

Shape

Cyl + Ant

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

STRAWMAN 1

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMSC/CHAIL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

STRAWMAN

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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