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FGRST (GLAST) (33053)
COSPAR: 2008-029A | Alt Name: Fermi Gamma-ray Space Tel.
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 11, 2008
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33053
International Designator
2008-029A
Epoch
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Inclination
25.58°
Right Ascension
87.34°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
162.77°
Period
94.49 min
Mean Motion
15.24 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FGRST (GLAST)
Alternative Name
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Tel.
Type
Payload
Status
Extended mission
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 33053U 08029A 26185.05612321 .00003766 00000-0 13734-3 0 9998
2 33053 25.5820 87.3425 0008238 162.7732 197.3087 15.24025959998414
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The FGRST (GLAST) satellite, also known as Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, was launched on June 11, 2008, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's SLC17B using a Delta 7920H launch vehicle. It is owned by GSFC and manufactured by GDG. The satellite has dimensions of 2.8 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and spans 10 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. With a dry mass of 3,919 kilograms and a launch mass of 4,277 kilograms, it was configured for the SA-200HP mission to study astronomy and gamma rays. It is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's equipment includes LAT (Large Area Telescope) and GBM (Gamma-ray Burst Monitor). Its shape consists of a box, cylinder, and two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.8
Diameter
2.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
3919
Launch Mass
4277
Shape
Box + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.9326
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GLAST
Purpose
Astronomy, Gamma rays
Mission
Astronomy, Gamma rays
Manufacturer
GDG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SA-200
Configuration
SA-200HP
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
LAT, GBM
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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