ODERACS 2C (23473)

COSPAR: 1995-004E | Alt Name: ODERACS 2C

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 3, 1995

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39B

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23473

International Designator

1995-004E

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ODERACS 2C

Alternative Name

ODERACS 2C

Type

Payload

Status

Unknown

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

ODERACS 2C is a radar calibration satellite operated by JSC (Johnson Space Center). It was launched on February 3, 1995, from LC39B at the Kennedy Space Center using the Space Shuttle as the launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kg. ODERACS 2C consists of various sizes of spheres and wire dipoles designed for radar calibration purposes. It has no onboard equipment or power systems. The mission's primary purpose is to serve as a target for radar calibration.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Sphere

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

ODERACS 2 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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