![SOICAL [CYLINDER] Satellite Image](/images/sat/4166.jpg)
Launch Date
September 30, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC1W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
NORAD ID
04166
International Designator
1969-082J
Decay Date
2/14/2023
Name
SOICAL [CYLINDER]
Alternative Name
SOICAL CYLINDER
Type
Status
Owner
Naval Research Laboratory
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.2212
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
NRL PL149A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SOICAL
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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