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SATURN 1 (SATURN SA-5) (00744)
COSPAR: 1964-005A | Alt Name: Saturn SA-5
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 1964
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC37B
Launch Vehicle
Saturn I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00744
International Designator
1964-005A
Decay Date
4/30/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATURN 1 (SATURN SA-5)
Alternative Name
Saturn SA-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSFC
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
9.8
Diameter
5.6
Span
9.8
Dry Mass
6441
Launch Mass
6441
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Saturn S-IV-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
DACHB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
S-IV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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