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APOLLO 12 LM APS (04246)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Apollo 12 LM
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 14, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Saturn V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04246
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
11/20/1969
Basic Satellite Info
Name
APOLLO 12 LM APS
Alternative Name
Apollo 12 LM
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
3.2
Diameter
4.3
Span
3.2
Dry Mass
2466
Launch Mass
4876
Shape
Irr
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LM 6 AS
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GRUM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
LM AS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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