Launch Date
December 4, 1999
Launch Site
ERAS
Launch Pad
RW22
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL/HAPS
NORAD ID
56436
International Designator
1999-065M
Decay Date
6/6/2023
Name
ORBCOMM FM36 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Orbcomm FM36
Type
Status
Owner
ORBC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OSCG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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