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SRE-1 (29711)
COSPAR: 2007-001C | Alt Name: SRE-1
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
January 10, 2007
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29711
International Designator
2007-001C
Decay Date
1/22/2007
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SRE-1
Alternative Name
SRE-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SRE-1 is an Indian satellite with NORAD catalog ID 29711 and object identifier 2007-001C. Launched on January 10, 2007, from the Sriharikota Range (SRILR) using a PSLV launch vehicle, it was manufactured by VSSC for ISRO. The satellite has dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter with a span of 2 meters, and its dry mass is 550 kg, which matches its launch mass. SRE-1 features a conical shape with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.565 m² and uses batteries for power supply. The satellite's primary mission involved technology demonstration and re-entry studies, utilizing a retro engine as part of the Space Recovery Experiment payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.6
Span
2
Dry Mass
550
Launch Mass
550
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
0.565
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Space Recovery Experiment
Purpose
Technology, re-entry
Mission
Technology, re-entry
Manufacturer
VSSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SRE
Configuration
?
Motor
Retro engine
Equipment
?
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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