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Vanguard II

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 2/17/1959

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 10 kg
Total Mass: 10 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

Manufacturer

U.S. Naval Research Lab

Launch Mission

Vanguard II

2/17/1959