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ODERACS 2D (23474)
COSPAR: 1995-004F | Alt Name: ODERACS 2D
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23474
International Designator
1995-004F
Decay Date
3/2/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ODERACS 2D
Alternative Name
ODERACS 2D
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ODERACS 2D is a satellite identified by NORAD with CAT ID 23474 and OBJECT ID 1995-004F. Launched on February 3, 1995, from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it was manufactured by JSC for radar calibration purposes. The satellite's configuration includes various-sized spheres and wire dipoles of different lengths. It measures 0.1 meters in length with a span of 0.1 meters and has no dry mass or onboard equipment noted. Its mission is dedicated to radar calibration, and it was owned by JSC at the time of launch.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.001
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ODERACS dipole
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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