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THOR AGENA B (00613)
COSPAR: 1963-027A | Alt Name: OPS 1440
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 1963
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-3-5
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00613
International Designator
1963-027A
Decay Date
10/26/1969
Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR AGENA B
Alternative Name
OPS 1440
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
4
Diameter
1.5
Span
4
Dry Mass
439
Launch Mass
439
Shape
Irr
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Project 698BK Group 1-D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/CHAIL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SAMOS F-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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