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ODERACS F (22995)
COSPAR: 1994-006G | Alt Name: ODERACS F
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22995
International Designator
1994-006G
Decay Date
2/24/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ODERACS F
Alternative Name
ODERACS F
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ODERACS F is a radar calibration satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 22995 and OBJECT ID 1994-006G. It was launched on February 3, 1994, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center aboard a Space Shuttle. The satellite consists of various-sized spheres (ranging from 5 cm to 15 cm) and wire dipoles. Its dimensions are 0.2 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 5 kg. ODERACS F was manufactured by JSC for radar calibration purposes. The satellite reached a stable orbit on February 9, 1994, and has an RCS value of 0.03 square meters. It does not have any onboard equipment or power source.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
0.03
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ODERACS F
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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