RM 18 (P68-1 (h))

 

RM 18 (Radiometer 18) was a low-altitude satellite carrying a radiometer payload to obtain a background data base.

Nation: USA
Type / Application: Experimental
Operator: USAF STP (Space Test Program)
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Mass: 51 kg
Orbit:
Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
RM 18 (P68-1(h)) 16.08.1968 Va SLC-3E F Atlas-SLV3 Burner-2 with Orbiscal 1, OV5 8, Gridsphere 1, Gridsphere 2, Mylar Balloon, Rigidsphere, LCS 3, LIDOS, UVR, Radcat, SECOR 11, SECOR 12
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