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TIROS 7 (00604)
COSPAR: 1963-024A | Alt Name: Tiros 7
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
June 19, 1963
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00604
International Designator
1963-024A
Decay Date
6/3/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIROS 7
Alternative Name
Tiros 7
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
0.6
Diameter
1.1
Span
1.1
Dry Mass
135
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.3081
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tiros G
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RCA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Tiros
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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