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Vanguard (1957-F01)

retired

Technology DemonstrationsuborbitalCOSPAR 1957-F01Launched 12/6/1957

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Launch 1957-F01
Launch Vehicle: Vanguard
Launch Date: 12/6/1957
Last Contact: 12/6/1957

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: suborbital
Altitude: -3,189 km
Inclination: 33 deg
Dry Mass: 2 kg
Total Mass: 2 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: U.S. Naval Research Lab
Manufacturer: U.S. Naval Research Lab

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1957-F01