STS 61B OEX TARGET (16277)

COSPAR: 1985-109E | Alt Name: OET

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 27, 1985

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

16277

International Designator

1985-109E

Decay Date

3/2/1987

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 61B OEX TARGET

Alternative Name

OET

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STS 61B OEX TARGET (OBJECT_ID: 1985-109E) is a spherical rendezvous target satellite launched by NASA on November 27, 1985, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 1 meter in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 35 kg and no additional equipment or power systems onboard. It was manufactured by JSC (Johnson Space Center) for use as an orbital experiment target, aiding in rendezvous operations. The satellite's reflective surface area is approximately 0.1386 square meters, contributing to its visibility from Earth.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Irr

Radar Cross Section

0.1386

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

OEX Target

Purpose

Rendezvous target

Mission

Rendezvous target

Manufacturer

JSC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

OEX Target

Configuration

Sphere

Motor

None

Equipment

None

Power System

None

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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