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ESSA 6
retired
Earth Observation
LEO
COSPAR 1967-114A
Launched 11/10/1967
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
ESSA 6 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Launch Date
11/10/1967
Last Contact
12/12/1969
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
1,448 km
Inclination
102.13 deg
Dry Mass
135 kg
Total Mass
135 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Earth Observation
Payload Category
MET
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Manufacturer
RCA Astro Electronics (Astro Space)
Constellation
Name
NOAA POES / TIROS
Active Satellites
0
Registry
COSPAR ID
1967-114A
UN Registration
A/AC.105/INF.184
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