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MUSKETBALL (05383)
COSPAR: 1971-067D | Alt Name: RTDS
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
BMRSA2
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05383
International Designator
1971-067D
Decay Date
9/19/1971
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MUSKETBALL
Alternative Name
RTDS
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
STP/AFCRL
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
0.3
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
72
Launch Mass
72
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OAR-907
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AFCRL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
RTDS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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