ASTEX
Spacecraft · USA
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American technology satellite. Space Test Program; technology experiments. Technology satellite for USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 1971.
More at: ASTEX.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Thor, Delta, Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
- Launch Sites
- Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC1W
- Agency
- USAF
Chronology
1 event
1971 October 17
13:36 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC1W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.- ASTEX - .
Payload: P71-2 / Agena D. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF STP.
Class: Technology.
Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: ASTEX.
USAF Sat Cat: 5560 . COSPAR: 1971-089A. Apogee: 761 km (472 mi). Perigee: 738 km (458 mi). Inclination: 92.70 deg. Period: 99.80 min.
Space Test Program Flight 71-2 (STP 71-2), a Thorad/Agena launch vehicle, inserted four payloads into orbit from Vandenberg. Space Test Program; technology experiments. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).