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OPS 1298

retired

Earth ObservationsuborbitalCOSPAR 1963-F06Launched 4/26/1963

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Launch 1963-F06
Launch Vehicle: Scout X-2M
Launch Date: 4/26/1963
Last Contact: 4/26/1963

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: suborbital
Altitude: -2,950 km
Inclination: 100 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-F06
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.038