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MARS OBSERVER (22136)
COSPAR: 1992-063A | Alt Name: Mars Observer
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 25, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Commercial Titan 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22136
International Designator
1992-063A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MARS OBSERVER
Alternative Name
Mars Observer
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
JPL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The MARS OBSERVER (OBJECT_ID: 1992-063A) is an American Mars orbiter manufactured by GEEW and owned by JPL. Launched on September 25, 1992, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Commercial Titan 3 launch vehicle, it has the following specifications: BUS AS4000, configuration Observer Bus, length of 3.5 meters, diameter of 2.2 meters, span of 15 meters, dry mass of 1029 kg, and launch mass of 2565 kg. The satellite is equipped with 2 deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its propulsion system includes R-4D-12 x4 motors. Structurally, it has a shape described as Box + 2 Pan + Ant.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
2.2
Span
15
Dry Mass
1029
Launch Mass
2565
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Mars Observer
Purpose
Mars orbiter
Mission
Mars orbiter
Manufacturer
GEEW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AS4000
Configuration
Observer Bus
Motor
R-4D-12 x4
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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