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BIRD 2 (26959)
COSPAR: 2001-049C | Alt Name: BIRD
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2001
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26959
International Designator
2001-049C
Decay Date
10/11/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BIRD 2
Alternative Name
BIRD
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DLR2
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
BIRD 2, also known as BIRD, is a technology and Earth observation satellite operated by DLR2. Launched on October 22, 2001, from SRILR using the PSLV launch vehicle, it measures 0.5 meters in length with a diameter of 0.6 meters and spans 1.5 meters due to its two solar panels. The satellite has a dry mass of 92 kilograms and is equipped with HSRS and WAOSS-B equipment for infra-red Earth observation purposes. Its power supply consists of two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries, and it was manufactured by DLR2 under the "BUS" category as part of its mission objectives to advance technology and provide Earth observation data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.6
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
92
Launch Mass
92
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.4219
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BIRD
Purpose
Technology, Earth observation (infra-red)
Mission
Technology, Earth observation (infra-red)
Manufacturer
DLR2
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
BIRD
Configuration
box with 2 solar panels
Motor
None
Equipment
HSRS, WAOSS-B
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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