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EXPLORER 45 (SSS-A) (05598)
COSPAR: 1971-096A | Alt Name: SSS 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 1971
Launch Site
SNMLP
Launch Pad
SMLC -
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05598
International Designator
1971-096A
Decay Date
1/10/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 45 (SSS-A)
Alternative Name
SSS 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
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
0.7
Diameter
0.7
Span
5.2
Dry Mass
52
Launch Mass
52
Shape
Oct Cone + Cyl + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.5027
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SSS A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GSFC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SSS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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