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MEPSI (29660)
COSPAR: 2006-055B | Alt Name: MEPSI 2A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 10, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29660
International Designator
2006-055B
Decay Date
3/8/2007
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MEPSI
Alternative Name
MEPSI 2A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MEPSI (OBJECT_ID: 2006-055B) is an experimental satellite launched on December 10, 2006, from Launch Pad LC39B at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It was manufactured by AERO and owned by AFSMC. The satellite has a box configuration with dimensions of 0.13 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 15 meters due to its tether equipment. MEPSI weighs 1.125 kilograms both at launch and dry mass and uses batteries for power supply. It is equipped with five 0.1 N cold gas thrusters for propulsion and has a shape described as two cubes connected by a tether. The satellite was stabilized on December 21, 2006, and its primary purpose is experimental research.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.13
Diameter
0.1
Span
15
Dry Mass
1.125
Launch Mass
1.125
Shape
2 Cube + Tether
Radar Cross Section
0.0453
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MEPSI 2A/2B
Purpose
Experimental
Mission
Experimental
Manufacturer
AERO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MEPSI
Configuration
Box
Motor
5 x 0.1 N cold gas thrusters
Equipment
Tether
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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