GGTS
Spacecraft · USA
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American gravity gradient technology satellite. Gravity gradient stabilization tests.
Subtopics
- GGTS 1, 2 Technology, gravity gradient stabilization satellite operated by USAF, USA. Launched 1966.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Titan, Titan IIIC
- Launch Sites
- Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral LC41
- Agency
- USAF
Chronology
1 event
1966 June 16
14:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC41. LV Family: Titan. Launch Vehicle: Titan IIIC.- GGTS 1 - . Mass: 47 kg (103 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Class: Technology. Type: Gravity gradient technology satellite. Spacecraft: GGTS. USAF Sat Cat: 2207 . COSPAR: 1966-053A. Apogee: 33,858 km (21,038 mi). Perigee: 33,663 km (20,917 mi). Inclination: 4.20 deg. Period: 1,334.00 min. Gravity gradient stabilization tests. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .