Launch Date
November 27, 1963
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Centaur
NORAD ID
00696
International Designator
1963-047B
Decay Date
3/20/1992
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB
Alternative Name
AC Short PLF
Type
Status
Owner
LERC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
3
Diameter
3
Span
3
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
1.2012
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Centaur D PLF
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GDC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Atlas PLF
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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