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SURCAL 1
retired
Technology Demonstration
suborbital
Launched 1/24/1962
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Launch 1962-F02
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Launch Date
1/24/1962
Last Contact
1/24/1962
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
suborbital
Altitude
-2,775 km
Inclination
67.5 deg
Dry Mass
4 kg
Total Mass
4 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
CAL
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. Naval Research Lab
Manufacturer
U.S. Naval Research Lab
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