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ANS (07427)
COSPAR: 1974-070A | Alt Name: ANS
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 30, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07427
International Designator
1974-070A
Decay Date
6/14/1977
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANS
Alternative Name
ANS
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NIVR
Country
Netherlands
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
1.2
Diameter
0.6
Span
1.4
Dry Mass
131
Launch Mass
131
Shape
Cyl + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.8581
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ANS
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
FOKKS/ICANS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ANS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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