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OPS 4788 (05053)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: OPS 4788
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
March 21, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4W
Launch Vehicle
Titan 33B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05053
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 4788
Alternative Name
OPS 4788
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
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
5
Diameter
1.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
JUMPSEAT 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Jumpseat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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