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GRS (00612)
COSPAR: 1963-026A | Alt Name: GRS
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 28, 1963
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-4
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00612
International Designator
1963-026A
Decay Date
12/14/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GRS
Alternative Name
GRS
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFCRL
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
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
66
Launch Mass
66
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.0952
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AFCRL A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AFCRL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
GRS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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