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ANDE MAA SPHERE 1 (29664)
COSPAR: 2006-055F | Alt Name: Navy-OSCAR-61 (ANDE-RR)
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
29664
International Designator
2006-055F
Decay Date
12/25/2007
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANDE MAA SPHERE 1
Alternative Name
Navy-OSCAR-61 (ANDE-RR)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
STP/NRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ANDE MAA SPHERE 1, also known as Navy-OSCAR-61 (ANDE-RR), is a research satellite launched on December 10, 2006, from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle. The satellite was manufactured by NRL/USNA and owned by STP/NRL. It has a spherical shape with dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 50 kilograms and a launch mass of 50 kilograms. Its purpose is to conduct atmospheric density research. The satellite is powered by batteries and does not have a motor or ADCS system. It was stabilized on December 21, 2006, following its deployment in orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
0.2736
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.)
Purpose
Research (Atmospheric density)
Mission
Research (Atmospheric density)
Manufacturer
NRL/USNA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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