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WESTON
retired
Signals Intelligence
LEO
COSPAR 1969-082A
Launched 9/30/1969
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
POPPY 6/NRL Comp 7
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Launch Date
9/30/1969
Last Contact
8/17/1970
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
459.5 km
Inclination
69.65 deg
Dry Mass
103 kg
Total Mass
113 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Signals Intelligence
Payload Category
SIG
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Registry
COSPAR ID
1969-082A
UN Registration
A/AC.105/INF.220
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