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ANDE FCAL SPHERE 2 (29667)
COSPAR: 2006-055J | Alt Name: Navy-OSCAR-62 (ANDE-FCL)
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
December 10, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29667
International Designator
2006-055J
Decay Date
5/25/2008
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANDE FCAL SPHERE 2
Alternative Name
Navy-OSCAR-62 (ANDE-FCL)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
STP/NRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ANDE FCAL SPHERE 2, also known as Navy-OSCAR-62 (ANDE-FCL), is a US satellite launched on December 10, 2006, from Launch Complex 39B at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has a spherical shape with dimensions of 0.4 meters in length, diameter, and span. It weighs 75 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Built by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for the Space Test Program (STP), its primary mission is to conduct atmospheric density research using the ANDE Fence Cal payload powered by batteries. The satellite reached a stable orbit on December 21, 2006.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
75
Launch Mass
75
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
0.1964
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ANDE Fence Cal
Purpose
Research (Atmospheric density)
Mission
Research (Atmospheric density)
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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