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RANGER 5 (00439)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Ranger 5
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 1962
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC12
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00439
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RANGER 5
Alternative Name
Ranger 5
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
JPL
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
3.4
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
203
Launch Mass
203
Shape
Hex Cyl + Truss + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RA-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
JPL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ranger Block 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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