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CHAMP (26405)
COSPAR: 2000-039B | Alt Name: CHAMP
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 15, 2000
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26405
International Designator
2000-039B
Decay Date
9/19/2010
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CHAMP
Alternative Name
CHAMP
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GFZ
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CHAMP (Compact Highly Efficient Multi-purpose Satellite Platform) is an Earth observation satellite launched on July 15, 2000, from Plesetsk Launch Site using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 4.3 meters in length and 0.8 meters in diameter with a span of 8.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 522 kg and was designed for a five-year mission but achieved ten years of operation. CHAMP is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, and its shape consists of a hexagonal cylinder with antennas attached. The satellite was manufactured by JENA/ASTDF for the owner GFZ.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.3
Diameter
0.8
Span
8.3
Dry Mass
522
Launch Mass
522
Shape
Hex Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.992
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CHAMP
Purpose
Earth Observation
Mission
Earth Observation
Manufacturer
JENA/ASTDF
Life Expectancy
5 years (design); 10 years (achieved)
Bus
Flexbus
Configuration
Flexbus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
see above
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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