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APOLLO 10 CM (03941)
COSPAR: 1969-043A | Alt Name: Apollo 10 CSM
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Saturn V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03941
International Designator
1969-043A
Decay Date
5/26/1969
Basic Satellite Info
Name
APOLLO 10 CM
Alternative Name
Apollo 10 CSM
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSC
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
3.9
Span
3.9
Dry Mass
5505
Launch Mass
5505
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Apollo CM-106
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NAAD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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