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ANNA 1B

Thor DM-21 Ablestar · Earth Science

1962Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral

Mission

ANNA 1B (Army, Navy, NASA, Air Force) was the second dedicated satellite for geodesy. It featured Xenon flashing lights and radio transponders (SECOR) for tracking the satellite.

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Mission Facts

Provider
USAF
Rocket
Thor DM-21 Ablestar
Orbit
LEO
Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
NET precision
Year
Data source
LL2
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