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USA 40

retired
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Orbit: HEOLaunched 8/8/1989
Technical Specifications
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Dry Mass
4500 kg
Total Mass
9352 kg
Power
Unknown
Design Life
Unknown
Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Manufacturer

Hughes Space and Comms. Co (Hughes Satellite Systems)
Launch Mission

USA 40/41 (QUASAR 8?)

8/8/1989