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GALILEO (20298)
COSPAR: 1989-084B | Alt Name: Galileo
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20298
International Designator
1989-084B
Decay Date
9/21/2003
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALILEO
Alternative Name
Galileo
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JPL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The GALILEO satellite, also known as 1989-084B with NORAD ID 20298, was launched by NASA's JPL on October 18, 1989, from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle. It has dimensions of 5.3 meters in length and 5 meters in diameter, with a span of 12 meters. The satellite had a launch mass of 2304 kg and a dry mass of 1297 kg. Equipped with two GPHS-RTG power sources, GALILEO's mission was to act as a Jupiter orbiter and probe. Its shape is described as cylindrical with dish and antenna attachments. The satellite launched its stable operation phase on October 19, 1989, and was owned by JPL.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.3
Diameter
5
Span
12
Dry Mass
1297
Launch Mass
2304
Shape
Cyl + Dish + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Galileo
Purpose
Jupiter orbiter and probe
Mission
Jupiter orbiter and probe
Manufacturer
JPL
Life Expectancy
2223 kg (launch)
Bus
Galileo
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
S400
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 GPHS-RTG
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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