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SpaceX made strides in both Starship and Starlink missions this week, launching another round of satellites while concurrently testing their Starship capabilities amidst challenges.
SAMOS 2 (00070)
COSPAR: 1961-001A | Alt Name: Samos 2 F-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 31, 1961
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC1-1
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00070
International Designator
1961-001A
Decay Date
10/21/1973
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SAMOS 2
Alternative Name
Samos 2 F-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFBMD
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
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
166
Launch Mass
166
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SAMOS F-1 No. 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Samos
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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