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Starad

retired

Science ExplorationMEOCOSPAR 1962 B KAPLaunched 10/26/1962

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: CORONA 54/STARAD
Launch Vehicle: Thor Agena D
Launch Date: 10/26/1962
Last Contact: 12/13/1962

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: MEO
Altitude: 2,846.5 km
Inclination: 71.41 deg
Dry Mass: 315 kg
Total Mass: 915 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: SCI
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1962 B KAP
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.022