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ERBS (15354)
COSPAR: 1984-108B | Alt Name: ERBS
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 5, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15354
International Designator
1984-108B
Decay Date
1/9/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ERBS
Alternative Name
ERBS
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ERBS (Earth Radiation Budget Satellite) is an Earth observation satellite with NORAD catalog ID 15354 and object ID 1984-108B. Launched on October 5, 1984 from LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle as the launch vehicle, it was designed for a two-year mission but operated successfully for over 21 years. The satellite has dimensions of 1.6 meters in length and 3.8 meters in diameter with a span of 4.6 meters. ERBS had a launch mass of 2245 kg and a dry mass of 2100 kg, powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. It was equipped with SAGE-II and ERBE instruments for Earth observation missions managed by GSFC (Goddard Space Flight Center). The satellite utilized hydrazine propulsion systems and ACS (Attitude Control System) for its operations, manufactured by BALL Corporation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
3.8
Span
4.6
Dry Mass
2100
Launch Mass
2245
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
5.9971
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ERBS
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
2 years (design); +21 years (achieved)
Bus
ERBS
Configuration
?
Motor
Hydrazine propulsion system, ACS
Equipment
SAGE-II, ERBE
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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