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D5A (POLLUX) (07801)
COSPAR: 1975-039A | Alt Name: Pollux
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 17, 1975
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
Diamant
Launch Vehicle
Diamant BP.4
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07801
International Designator
1975-039A
Decay Date
1/4/1978
Basic Satellite Info
Name
D5A (POLLUX)
Alternative Name
Pollux
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CNES
Country
France
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
0.6
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
30
Launch Mass
30
Shape
Oct Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
D-5A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AESPC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
D-5A
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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