RADCAT
Spacecraft · USA
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American military technology satellite. Calibration target satellite, USA. Launched 1968 - 1972.
More at: RADCAT.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Atlas, Atlas F, Atlas Burner 2
- Launch Sites
- Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC3E, Vandenberg 576A1
- Agency
- USAF
Chronology
2 events
1968 August 16
20:57 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC3E. LV Family: Atlas. Launch Vehicle: Atlas Burner 2. FAILURE: Failure.- Radcat - . Payload: Radcat. Mass: 208 kg (458 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Spacecraft: Radcat.
1972 October 2
20:09 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg 576A1. LV Family: Atlas. Launch Vehicle: Atlas Burner 2.- RADCAT - .
Payload: Radsat / Radcat / OPS 8180. Mass: 208 kg (458 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: US Army.
Class: Technology.
Type: Military technology satellite. Spacecraft: RADCAT.
Decay Date: 2012-08-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 6212 . COSPAR: 1972-076A. Apogee: 638 km (396 mi). Perigee: 627 km (389 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 97.40 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).