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FTV 3501

retired

Earth ObservationsuborbitalCOSPAR 1962-F05Launched 5/24/1962

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Launch 1962-F05
Launch Vehicle: Scout X-2M
Launch Date: 5/24/1962
Last Contact: 5/24/1962

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: suborbital
Altitude: -2,980 km
Inclination: 98.7 deg
Dry Mass: 50 kg
Total Mass: 50 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Earth Observation
Payload Category: MET
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Manufacturer: RCA Astro Electronics (Astro Space)

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1962-F05
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.010