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HERSCHEL (34937)
COSPAR: 2009-026A | Alt Name: Herschel
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2009
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
34937
International Designator
2009-026A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HERSCHEL
Alternative Name
Herschel
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Herschel satellite, also known as HERSCHEL or 2009-026A (NORAD CAT ID: 34937), was launched on May 14, 2009, from the Guiana Space Center using an Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle. It is owned by ESA and manufactured by THALES. The satellite has dimensions of 7.5 meters in length, a diameter of 4.5 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 3146 kg, with a launch mass of 3402 kg. Equipped with instruments like HIFI, PACS, and SPIRE, Herschel was designed for astronomy missions focusing on far infra-red and sub-mm wave studies. It uses solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a cylindrical shape with a panoramic section (Cyl + Pan). The satellite's expected lifetime is 3.5 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.5
Diameter
4.5
Span
9
Dry Mass
3146
Launch Mass
3402
Shape
Cyl + Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Herschel
Purpose
Astronomy, far infra-red and sub-mm wave
Mission
Astronomy, far infra-red and sub-mm wave
Manufacturer
THALES
Life Expectancy
3.5 years
Bus
Herschel
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
HIFI, PACS, SPIRE
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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