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STRV 1B (23126)
COSPAR: 1994-034C | Alt Name: STRV 1B
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 1994
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23126
International Designator
1994-034C
Decay Date
5/7/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STRV 1B
Alternative Name
STRV 1B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DRA
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STRV 1B is a technology demonstration satellite launched by the UK on June 17, 1994, from Kourou Launch Site using an Ariane 44LP launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 53 kilograms. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation, and uses Xe cold gas thrusters as its motor. STRV 1B was manufactured by DRA (Defence Research Agency) and is owned by the same entity. The satellite has a box shape and a radar cross-section of 0.339 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
53
Launch Mass
53
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.339
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
STRV 1B
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
DRA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
STRV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Xe cold gas thrusters
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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