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OPS 0240

retired

Earth ObservationLEOCOSPAR 1963-005ALaunched 2/19/1963

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: OPS 0240 (AF-3)
Launch Vehicle: Scout X-3M
Launch Date: 2/19/1963
Last Contact: 1/22/1964

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 647.5 km
Inclination: 100.48 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: 1963-005A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.032