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Discoverer 17
retired
Earth Observation
LEO
COSPAR 1960 OMI
Launched 11/12/1960
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Discoverer 17
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena B
Launch Date
11/12/1960
Last Contact
11/14/1960
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
552.5 km
Inclination
81.86 deg
Dry Mass
127 kg
Total Mass
1,037 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Earth Observation
Payload Category
IMG
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. Air Force
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Registry
COSPAR ID
1960 OMI
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