PDP (15929)

COSPAR: 1985-063B | Alt Name: PDP

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 29, 1985

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

15929

International Designator

1985-063B

Decay Date

8/6/1985

Basic Satellite Info

Name

PDP

Alternative Name

PDP

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

MSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The PDP satellite, also known as 1985-063B, was launched on July 29, 1985, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center by a Space Shuttle. The spacecraft measures 0.7 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and spans 2 meters. It has a dry mass of 285 kilograms and was manufactured by UIA for NASA's MSFC (Marshall Space Flight Center). PDP is designed for technology demonstration purposes and operates on batteries as its power source. The satellite features a cylindrical shape with four antennas attached and was stabilized shortly after launch on July 30, 1985.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.7

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

285

Launch Mass

285

Shape

Cyl + 4 Ant

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

PDP

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

UIA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

PDP

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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