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OPS 3402 (04343)
COSPAR: 1970-016B | Alt Name: TIVOLI III
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 1970
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04343
International Designator
1970-016B
Decay Date
11/10/1971
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 3402
Alternative Name
TIVOLI III
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
0.3
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P-11 No. 4422
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/ESL1
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
SRS Motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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