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Nimbus 5

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 12/11/1972

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 715 kg
Total Mass: 715 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Launch Mission

Nimbus 5 Mission

12/11/1972