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SAN MARCO 3 (05176)
COSPAR: 1971-036A | Alt Name: San Marco 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 24, 1971
Launch Site
SNMLP
Launch Pad
SMLC -
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05176
International Designator
1971-036A
Decay Date
11/29/1971
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SAN MARCO 3
Alternative Name
San Marco 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CRS
Country
Italy
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
0.8
Diameter
0.8
Span
1.7
Dry Mass
180
Launch Mass
180
Shape
Sphere + 4 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
San Marco C
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CRA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
San Marco
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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