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Cylindrical satellite used to calibrate optical and radar ground equipment.
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Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
- Site
- Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Rocket and boosterAtlas SLV-3 Burner-2
- Vehicle
- Atlas SLV-3 Burner-2
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MissionTest Target · LEO
Test Target · LEO
What it put in orbit5 catalogued objects, 1 of them satellites
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPS 8180 (RADCAT) 1972-076A | Payload | re-entered 2012-08-02 | |
| OPS 8180 (STP RADSAT) 1972-076B | Payload | 651 × 663 km · 98.7° | Globe |
| ATLAS F BURNER 2 R/B 1972-076C | Rocket body | 696 × 711 km · 98.5° | Globe |
| ATLAS F BURNER 2 DEB 1972-076D | Debris | re-entered 2002-02-07 | |
| ATLAS F BURNER 2 DEB 1972-076E | Debris | re-entered 1980-12-10 |
COSPAR ID 1972-076. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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