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PHOENIX (32003)
COSPAR: 2007-034A | Alt Name: Phoenix
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 4, 2007
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925-9.5
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32003
International Designator
2007-034A
Decay Date
5/25/2008
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PHOENIX
Alternative Name
Phoenix
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JPL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Phoenix satellite, also known as 2007-034A and designated NORAD_CAT_ID 32003, is a Mars Lander manufactured by LMSSD/DENV for JPL. Launched on August 4, 2007, from SLC17A at AFETR using the Delta 7925-9.5 launch vehicle, Phoenix has dimensions of 2.2 meters in length, a diameter of 1.5 meters, and a span of 5.5 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 343 kg with an initial launch mass of 410 kg. It is equipped with MARDI, SSI, RA, RAC, TEGA, MECA, and MET equipment for its mission. Phoenix has a box shape with two solar panel arrays and batteries for power generation during cruise and landing phases. Its primary purpose is to serve as a Mars Lander.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.2
Diameter
1.5
Span
5.5
Dry Mass
343
Launch Mass
410
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Phoenix Lander
Purpose
Mars Lander
Mission
Mars Lander
Manufacturer
LMSSD/DENV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Mars Surveyor
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
MARDI, SSI, RA, RAC, TEGA, MECA, MET
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries (cruise stage); 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries (lander)
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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