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TAVE

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TAVE
TAVE
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American technology satellite. Thor Agena Vibration Experiment Vehicle evaluation payload for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA. Launched 1962.

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Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Thor, Delta, Thor Agena B
Agency
NASA
Bibliography
2, 279

Chronology

1 event

1962 September 29

06:05 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC2E. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor Agena B.
  • TAVE - . Payload: TAVE. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Spacecraft: TAVE. USAF Sat Cat: 426 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Alpha-2. Apogee: 1,019 km (633 mi). Perigee: 993 km (617 mi). Inclination: 80.50 deg. Period: 105.20 min. Thor Agena Vibration Experiment.