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STEREO A (29510)
COSPAR: 2006-047A | Alt Name: STEREO A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 26, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925-10L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29510
International Designator
2006-047A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STEREO A
Alternative Name
STEREO A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STEREO A, also known as Stereo 2006-047A, is a solar science satellite operated by GSFC (Goddard Space Flight Center). Launched on October 26, 2006, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range at SLC17B using a Delta 7925-10L launch vehicle, it measures 1.5 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.6 meters with an operational span of 8.6 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 560 kilograms and its launch mass was 620 kilograms. It is equipped with several instruments including SECCHI, IMPACT, PLASTIC, and S/WAVES for solar observation. STEREO A uses two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries to power the spacecraft. Its shape consists of a box configuration with two pans and two antennas. The primary mission was planned for 2 years but the satellite is still active beyond that period.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
2.6
Span
8.6
Dry Mass
560
Launch Mass
620
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
STEREO Ahead
Purpose
Science, Solar
Mission
Science, Solar
Manufacturer
APL
Life Expectancy
2 years (primary mission); still active
Bus
Stereo
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
SECCHI, IMPACT, PLASTIC, S/WAVES
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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