Relay 2

USA


Orig PL Name: Relay B (A-16)

Launch data

Designation00737 / 64003A
Launch date21 Jan 1964 - 21:14:59 UT
Launch siteCC, LC17B
Launch vehicleDelta-B (#373/D23)
MissionCommunications
Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee 2091 / 7411km
Inclination 46,32°
Period 194,60 min

Enabled 10 to 70 minutes transmissions

Spacecraft data:

Prime contractor  
Customer  
Platform  
Mass at launch  86 kg
Dry Mass 78,02 kg
Basic shape  Octagonal prism
Dimension  0,84m long 0,74m dia
Solar array  
Stabilization  
DC power  


End of life

Out of service26 Sep 1965

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Ref.: #3(SD1964), #7, #15, #228 - update: 27.03.20 Home