Launch Date
October 1, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
NORAD ID
04114
International Designator
1969-083A
Decay Date
11/23/1969
Name
ESRO-1B (BOREAS)
Alternative Name
Boreas
Type
Status
Owner
ESRO
Country
European Space Research Organization
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
1
Diameter
0.8
Span
2.4
Dry Mass
85
Launch Mass
85
Shape
Cyl + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
ESRO 1B
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LCT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESRO 1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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