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ODERACS D (22993)
COSPAR: 1994-006E | Alt Name: ODERACS D
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22993
International Designator
1994-006E
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ODERACS D
Alternative Name
ODERACS D
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ODERACS D is a radar calibration satellite, cataloged under NORAD ID 22993 and OBJECT_ID 1994-006E, launched by the United States from LC39A at AFETR on February 3, 1994. It was manufactured by JSC and is part of the ODERACS bus configuration. The satellite consists of various sized spheres and wire dipoles for radar calibration purposes. Its dimensions are minimal with a length, diameter, and span all measuring 0.1 meters, and it has a dry mass of 1 kilogram. Launched on board a Space Shuttle, its purpose is solely for radar calibration without any onboard equipment or power systems. The satellite reached a stable orbit by February 9, 1994.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ODERACS D
Purpose
Radar calibration
Mission
Radar calibration
Manufacturer
JSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ODERACS
Configuration
15 cm spheres (#A, B, 2A), 10 cm spheres (#C, D, 2B), 5 cm spheres (#E, F, 2C), 13.3 cm wire dipoles (#2D, 2E), 4.4 cm wire dipoles (#2F)
Motor
None
Equipment
None
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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