Tags: Artificialsatellite, Satellite.
AO-6 (aka AMSAT-OSCAR 6) was the first Phase 2 amateur radio satellite (P2-A) launched into Low Earth Orbit. It was also the first satellite constructed by the new AMSAT-NA organization.The satellite was launched October 15 1972 by a Delta 300 launcher from Vandenberg Air Force Base Lompoc California. AO-6 was launched piggyback with ITOS-D (NOAA 2).Weight 18.2 kg. Orbit 1450 x 1459 km. Inclination 101.7 degrees. Box shaped 430 x 300 x 150 mm.