Radcat (P68-1, P72-1)

 

Radcat (C) on Radsat
[USAF]

The objectives of the Radcat (Radar Calibration Target) spacecraft were to provide a passive optical and radar calibration target of about 5 sq m cross section.

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Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
Radcat (P68-1(a-j) 16.08.1968 Va SLC-3E F Atlas-SLV3 Burner-2 with Orbiscal 1, OV5 8, Gridsphere 1, 2, Mylar Balloon, Rigidsphere, LCS 3, LIDOS, RM 18, UVR, SECOR 11, 12
Radcat 2 (P72-1(b)) 02.10.1972 Va BMRS-A1 Atlas-F Burner-2 with Radsat (P72-1(a))
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