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APOLLO 15 SUBSATELLITE (05377)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Apollo 15 Subsatellite
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
July 26, 1971
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Saturn V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05377
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
APOLLO 15 SUBSATELLITE
Alternative Name
Apollo 15 Subsatellite
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
MSC
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
0.8
Diameter
0.4
Span
2.6
Dry Mass
37
Launch Mass
37
Shape
Hex Cyl + 3 Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.07
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P&FS-1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Apollo SS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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