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OFO - Orbiting Frog Otolith
American biology satellite. The Frog Otolith Experiment Package (FOEP) contained all apparatus necessary to assure survival of two frogs. Life Science satellite for NASA Ames Research Center, USA. Launched 1970.

AKA: Orbiting Frog Otolith. Status: Operational 1970. First Launch: 1970-11-09. Last Launch: 1970-11-09. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 133 kg (293 lb).

Specimens were housed in a water-filled, self-contained centrifuge which supplied the test acceleration during orbit. The FOEP was designed for flight as part of the Apollo Applications Program; however, the package was equipped for flight on an unmanned spacecraft.


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Family: Biology. Country: USA. Launch Vehicles: Scout, Scout B. Launch Sites: Wallops Island, Wallops Island LA3A. Agency: NASA. Bibliography: 2, 297, 6, 11555, 12904.
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1970 November 9 - . 06:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: Wallops Island LA3A. LV Family: Scout. Launch Vehicle: Scout B.

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