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BREMSAT (22998)
COSPAR: 1994-006H | Alt Name: BREMSAT
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
22998
International Designator
1994-006H
Decay Date
2/12/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BREMSAT
Alternative Name
BREMSAT
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DARA/BREM
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
BREMSAT (1994-006H) is a science and atmosphere satellite designed in a 12-sided prism configuration with cylindrical dimensions of 0.5 meters each, manufactured by OHB for DARA/BREM. It was launched on February 3, 1994, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR aboard a Space Shuttle. The satellite's dry mass is 63 kilograms and it has the same launch mass. Power generation relies on solar cells with batteries as backup. BREMSAT achieved orbital stability by February 9, 1994, and its RCS value stands at 0.3863.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
63
Launch Mass
63
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.3863
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BREMSAT
Purpose
Science, atmosphere
Mission
Science, atmosphere
Manufacturer
OHB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Bremsat
Configuration
12-sided prism
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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