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HEOS-A2 (05814)
COSPAR: 1972-005A | Alt Name: HEOS 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 31, 1972
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05814
International Designator
1972-005A
Decay Date
9/3/1974
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HEOS-A2
Alternative Name
HEOS 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ESRO
Country
European Space Research Organization
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
1.3
Span
2.6
Dry Mass
117
Launch Mass
117
Shape
Cyl + Ant + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HEOS A2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MBB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HEOS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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