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TRMM (25063)
COSPAR: 1997-074A | Alt Name: TRMM
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 1997
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25063
International Designator
1997-074A
Decay Date
6/16/2015
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TRMM
Alternative Name
TRMM
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The TRMM satellite (NORAD_CAT_ID: 25063) was launched on November 27, 1997, from TANSC using the H-II launch vehicle. It has a length of 5 meters, diameter of 3 meters, and span of 14.5 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 3,060 kg with an initial launch mass of 3,950 kg. Equipped for Earth observation, it carries equipment including PR, TMI, VIRS, CERES, and LIS. Power comes from two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Designed to last three years, TRMM achieved a mission duration of 17 years before decommissioning. The satellite's shape is described as Irr + 2 Pan with an RCS value of 10.8114. Manufactured by GSFC and owned by the same entity, it operated for Earth observation purposes throughout its lifespan.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
3
Span
14.5
Dry Mass
3060
Launch Mass
3950
Shape
Irr + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
10.8114
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TRMM
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
GSFC
Life Expectancy
3 years (design); 17 years (achieved)
Bus
TRMM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
PR, TMI, VIRS, CERES, LIS
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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