Launch Date
October 8, 2012
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
38848
International Designator
2012-054C
Decay Date
10/11/2012
Name
FALCON 9 R/B
Alternative Name
Falcon 9-004 Stage 2
Type
Status
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
12.6
Diameter
3.6
Span
12.6
Dry Mass
4000
Launch Mass
4000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
10.224
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
F9-004 St2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
F9St2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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