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SKYNET 1B (04493)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Skynet IB
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 1970
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04493
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SKYNET 1B
Alternative Name
Skynet IB
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
MOD
Country
United Kingdom
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
1.4
Diameter
0.8
Span
1.4
Dry Mass
107
Launch Mass
118
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Skynet IB
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
PHFO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Skynet
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Star 17A
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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