Space Brief 31 Oct 2025
Today we explore defense-driven shifts in satellite operations amid geopolitical tensions and innovative projects pushing the boundaries of space technology.
Launch Date
June 18, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-3-4
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2 Agena D
NORAD ID
00813
International Designator
1964-031B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:47:39 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
99.83°
Right Ascension
339.90°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
124.76°
Period
101.14 min
Mean Motion
14.24 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
OPS 4467 B
Alternative Name
OPS 4467B
Type
Status
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 00813U 64031B 26185.15809806 .00000073 00000-0 55504-4 0 9998
2 00813 99.8306 339.8989 0005988 124.7603 235.4136 14.23718575217345
Source: Celestrak
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
0.5
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.3239
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
FTV 3509
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
RCA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P35
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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