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Radcal

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Radcal
Radcal
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American military target satellite. Radar calibration. Radar calibration satellite built by DSI for USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 1993.

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Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Scout, Scout G-1
Agency
USAF
Bibliography
2, 279, 6, 12997

Chronology

1 event

1993 June 25

23:30 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC5. LV Family: Scout. Launch Vehicle: Scout G-1.
  • Radcal - . Mass: 95 kg (209 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Class: Surveillance. Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Radcal. USAF Sat Cat: 22698 . COSPAR: 1993-041A. Apogee: 882 km (548 mi). Perigee: 753 km (467 mi). Inclination: 89.60 deg. Period: 101.20 min. Radar calibration. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). .