Iran Struck U.S. Aircraft Despite 'Maxed Out' Defense | KeepTrack Space Brief
Iran successfully struck U.S. aircraft in Saudi Arabia despite maxed-out defensive posture. Space Force ISR and missile warning gaps exposed. Tracking impacts.
Launch Date
November 4, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
NORAD ID
47323
International Designator
1994-074DM
Decay Date
4/20/2023
Name
RESURS O1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Resurs-O1
Type
Status
Owner
VVKOV
Country
Russia
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N/A
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Length
0
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0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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Iran successfully struck U.S. aircraft in Saudi Arabia despite maxed-out defensive posture. Space Force ISR and missile warning gaps exposed. Tracking impacts.
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