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AVL 802 [MYLAR BALLOON] (05396)
COSPAR: 1971-067F | Alt Name: AVL-802 Mylar Sphere
DECAYED
Image
![AVL 802 [MYLAR BALLOON] Satellite Image](/images/sat/5396.jpg)
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
BMRSA2
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05396
International Designator
1971-067F
Decay Date
6/12/1972
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AVL 802 [MYLAR BALLOON]
Alternative Name
AVL-802 Mylar Sphere
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SAMSO
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
2.1
Diameter
2.1
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AVL-802
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GOYR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AVL-802
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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