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OPS 3316 (00851)
COSPAR: 1964-045B | Alt Name: Hitchhiker 2
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 14, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC2-4
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00851
International Designator
1964-045B
Decay Date
3/8/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 3316
Alternative Name
Hitchhiker 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
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
0.3
Diameter
0.9
Span
0.9
Dry Mass
65
Launch Mass
65
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.3548
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P-11 No. 4202
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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