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WSF 2 (23669)
COSPAR: 1995-048C | Alt Name: Wake Shield Facility
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 7, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23669
International Designator
1995-048C
Decay Date
9/18/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
WSF 2
Alternative Name
Wake Shield Facility
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SIIC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
WSF 2, also known as Wake Shield Facility, is a satellite with the OBJECT_ID 1995-048C and NORAD_CAT_ID 23669, launched by SIIC on September 7, 1995, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle. It has dimensions of 1.8 meters in length, with both diameter and span measuring 3.6 meters. The satellite weighs 1979 kg and is powered by batteries. Its mission is for material research and it is retrievable. WSF 2 was stable on September 11, 1995, has a disk shape, and its manufacturer is SIIC. It operated with a lifetime of 2 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.8
Diameter
3.6
Span
3.6
Dry Mass
1979
Launch Mass
1979
Shape
Disk
Radar Cross Section
5.01
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
WSF
Purpose
Material research, retrievable
Mission
Material research, retrievable
Manufacturer
SIIC
Life Expectancy
2 days
Bus
WSF
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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