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Discoverer 38

retired

Launched 2/27/1962

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 184 kg
Total Mass: 1244 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Launch Mission

Discoverer 38

2/27/1962