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Nimbus 2

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Nimbus 2

May 15, 1966Launch
RCA CorporationManufacturer
Thor-Agena BLaunch vehicle

Facts

LaunchMay 15, 1966
OperatorNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ManufacturerRCA Corporation
Launch vehicleThor-Agena B
COSPAR ID1966-040A
Typeweather satellite
Mass413 kg
Country of originUnited States
Re-entryJanuary 17, 1969

Sources: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikidata Q16320273

Type: weather satellite

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Operator: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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