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NRL PL121

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 12/13/1962

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 25 kg
Total Mass: 25 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Manufacturer

U.S. Naval Research Lab

Launch Mission

POPPY 1/NRL Comp 2

12/13/1962