Launch Date
November 21, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC-D
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-4
NORAD ID
00940
International Designator
1964-076N
Decay Date
3/13/1981
Name
SCOUT X-4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Explorer XXIV
Type
Status
Owner
LARCN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0221
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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