NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 1971-067G
This spacecraft (AVL 802F) was a 2.1-m-diameter inflatable sphere of aluminum and mylar. It was one of seven spherical research satellites ejected from OV1-21. It was designed to gather aerodynamic data for use in the design and development of orbiting vehicles.
Launch Date: 1971-08-07
Launch Vehicle: Atlas
Launch Site: Vandenberg AFB, United States
Mass: 4 kg
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Mrs. Mary P. Gauvey | General Contact | US Air Force Avionics Laboratory |