Radsat
Spacecraft · USA
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American military technology satellite. Technology, Science, Astronomy (IR) satellite operated by USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 1972.
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Related
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Atlas, Atlas F, Atlas Burner 2
- Launch Sites
- Vandenberg, Vandenberg 576A1
- Agency
- USAF
Chronology
1 event
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).