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OPS 1948

retired

Orbit: GEOLaunched 10/1/1979

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 900 kg
Total Mass: 1000 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Manufacturer

Northrop Grumman

Launch Mission

OPS 1948 Mission

10/1/1979