Launch Date
November 20, 2010
Launch Site
KODAK
Launch Pad
LP1
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur IV
NORAD ID
37230
International Designator
2010-062J
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
BALLAST A
Alternative Name
STP-S26 Ballast A
Type
Status
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
150
Launch Mass
150
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Vehicle evaluation
Mission
Vehicle evaluation
Manufacturer
OSCC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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