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Discoverer 21

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 2/18/1961

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 146 kg
Total Mass: 936 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Launch Mission

Discoverer 21

2/18/1961