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EXPLORER 48 (SAS 2) (06282)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: SAS 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 1972
Launch Site
SNMLP
Launch Pad
SMLC -
Launch Vehicle
Scout D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06282
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
4/16/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 48 (SAS 2)
Alternative Name
SAS 2
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
1.3
Diameter
0.6
Span
4
Dry Mass
174
Launch Mass
174
Shape
Step Unk + Box + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SAS B
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
APL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SAS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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