Two-Line Element Set (TLE)
The compact data format that describes every tracked satellite orbit in just two lines of text, and how to read it
Launch Date
April 23, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC2-3
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena D
NORAD ID
00786
International Designator
1964-020A
Decay Date
4/29/1964
Name
OPS 3743
Alternative Name
OPS 3743
Type
Status
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Length
5
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl + Frust
Radar Cross Section
903
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
GAMBIT SV 957
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GEVF
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AFP-206 OCV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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