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Radsat

Radsat
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American military technology satellite. Technology, Science, Astronomy (IR) satellite operated by USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 1972.

Status: Operational 1972. First Launch: 1972-10-02. Last Launch: 1972-10-02. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 726 kg (1,600 lb).

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Family: Military technology sat, Sun synchronous orbit, Technology. Country: USA. Launch Vehicles: Atlas, Atlas F, Atlas Burner 2. Launch Sites: Vandenberg, Vandenberg 576A1. Agency: USAF. Bibliography: 2, 278, 279, 6, 13001.

1972 October 2 - . 20:09 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg 576A1. LV Family: Atlas. Launch Vehicle: Atlas Burner 2.

Radsat - . Payload: P 72-1 / OPS 8180. Mass: 726 kg (1,600 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Class: Technology. Type: Military technology satellite. Spacecraft: Radsat. USAF Sat Cat: 6217 . COSPAR: 1972-076B. Apogee: 705 km (438 mi). Perigee: 688 km (427 mi). Inclination: 98.70 deg. Period: 98.70 min.
An Atlas F/Burner IIA launch vehicle, carrying SAMSO's Space Test Program Flight 72-1, was launched from Vandenberg. This was the first use of this booster/upper stage combination. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).

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