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MIDAS 2 (00043)
COSPAR: 1960-006A | Alt Name: Midas 2
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 24, 1960
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC14
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00043
International Designator
1960-006A
Decay Date
2/7/1974
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MIDAS 2
Alternative Name
Midas 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFBMD
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
2.7
Diameter
1.5
Span
3
Dry Mass
1410
Launch Mass
1410
Shape
Irr
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Midas ETS-I F2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Midas
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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