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ESSA 2

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 2/28/1966

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 130 kg
Total Mass: 130 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

Environmental Science Services Administration

Manufacturer

RCA Astro Electronics (Astro Space)

Launch Mission

ESSA 2 Mission

2/28/1966