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OPS 8790

retired

Orbit: GEOLaunched 4/7/1978

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 300 kg
Total Mass: 700 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Manufacturer

Northrop Grumman

Launch Mission

OPS 8790 Mission

4/7/1978