NSSDCA ID: OAO-B
This spacecraft was one of a series of automated astromonical observatories which were ground controlled in orientation and were placed in a low earth orbit. This spacecraft carried a moderate resolution scanning spectrometer (1100-4267 A) system using a relatively fast 38-in. cassegrain telescope. This mission failed when the shroud failed to separate.
Launch Date: 1970-11-30
Launch Vehicle: Atlas-Centaur
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, United States
Mass: 2122.8 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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Dr. Nancy G. Roman | Program Scientist | NASA Headquarters | |
Dr. James E. Kupperian, Jr. | Project Scientist | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center | |
Mr. Joseph Purcell | Project Manager | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center | 0 |