Launch Date
November 27, 1963
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Centaur
NORAD ID
06158
International Designator
1963-047P
Decay Date
11/22/1973
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Centaur AC-2 part
Type
Status
Owner
LERC
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
Insulation blanket part
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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