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Vanguard I

retired

Orbit: MEOLaunched 3/17/1958

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 2 kg
Total Mass: 2 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. Naval Research Lab

Manufacturer

U.S. Naval Research Lab

Launch Mission

Vanguard I

3/17/1958