Oscar 4

USA

Launch data:

Designation 01902 / 65108C
Launch date 21 Dec 1965 - 14:00 UT
Launch siteCC, LC41
Launch vehicle Titan 3C (#3C-8)
Mission Telecommunications
Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee 162/33549 km
Inclination 26.8°
Period 587.5 min

End of life

Decay 12 Apr 1976

Built by TRW radio club. Intended on a high altitude but the launch vehicle had a partial failure

Specifications

Stabilization Spin generated by a spring on separation from launch vehicle
DC power 10 W, battery

Beacon: 432 MHz. No telemetry

Ref: #1, #7, #15 - update: 20.07.05