Launch Date
May 14, 1973
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Saturn V
NORAD ID
06637
International Designator
1973-027E
Decay Date
8/5/1975
Name
SATURN 5 DEB
Alternative Name
Skylab Fairing section
Type
Status
Owner
MSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
17.1
Diameter
3.3
Span
17.1
Dry Mass
2950
Launch Mass
2950
Shape
Qtr Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Skylab Fairing
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Skylab Fairing
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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