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STEREO B (29511)
COSPAR: 2006-047B | Alt Name: STEREO B
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
29511
International Designator
2006-047B
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STEREO B
Alternative Name
STEREO B
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STEREO B, also known as 2006-047B, is a solar observation satellite managed by GSFC (Goddard Space Flight Center) and manufactured by APL (Applied Physics Laboratory). Launched on October 26, 2006, from AFETR using the Delta 7925-10L launch vehicle, it weighs 620 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 560 kg. Its dimensions are 1.5 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.6 meters and a span of 8.6 meters due to its solar arrays. The satellite is equipped with various scientific instruments including SECCHI, IMPACT, PLASTIC, and S/WAVES. STEREO B's mission focuses on solar science, powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries for energy storage. It has a shape described as a box with 2 panels and 2 antennas and continues to operate beyond its primary mission of 2 years.
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 Behind
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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