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SKYNET 2A (07096)
COSPAR: 1974-002A | Alt Name: Skynet IIA
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2313
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07096
International Designator
1974-002A
Decay Date
1/25/1974
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SKYNET 2A
Alternative Name
Skynet IIA
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MOD
Country
United Kingdom
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
2.1
Diameter
1.9
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
217
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Skynet IIA
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MARCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Skynet 2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Star 24
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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