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Vela III-B

retired

Launched 7/20/1965

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 132 kg
Total Mass: 224 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. Space Systems Command

Manufacturer

Northrop Grumman

Launch Mission

Vela 3A/3B

7/20/1965