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ODERACS 2B (23472)
COSPAR: 1995-004D | Alt Name: ODERACS 2B
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23472
International Designator
1995-004D
Decay Date
9/29/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ODERACS 2B
Alternative Name
ODERACS 2B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ODERACS 2B is a radar calibration satellite launched by JSC on February 3, 1995, from Launch Pad LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 5 kg. It is equipped with a configuration that includes various-sized spheres and wire dipoles for radar calibration purposes. The satellite was stabilized by February 4, 1995, and does not have any onboard equipment or power systems. Its shape is spherical with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.0029 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
0.0029
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ODERACS 4 inch sphere
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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