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Discoverer 38
retired
Earth Observation
LEO
COSPAR 1962 EPS 1
Launched 2/27/1962
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Discoverer 38
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena B
Launch Date
2/27/1962
Last Contact
3/3/1962
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
282 km
Inclination
82.23 deg
Dry Mass
184 kg
Total Mass
1,244 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Earth Observation
Payload Category
IMG
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Registry
COSPAR ID
1962 EPS 1
UN Registration
A/AC.105/INF.003
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