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BALLAST B (37231)
COSPAR: 2010-062K | Alt Name: STP-S26 Ballast B
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2010
Launch Site
KODAK
Launch Pad
LP1
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur IV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37231
International Designator
2010-062K
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BALLAST B
Alternative Name
STP-S26 Ballast B
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
BALLAST B, also known as STP-S26 Ballast B, is a satellite operated by AFSMC and manufactured by OSCC for vehicle evaluation purposes. It was launched on November 20, 2010, from the KODAK launch site using the Minotaur IV launch vehicle from LP1 pad. The satellite has dimensions of 1 meter in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 150 kg, identical to its launch mass. It has a box shape but lacks specific equipment, power systems, or propulsion motors as indicated by its purpose for evaluation. No major events, constellation association, or additional frequencies are noted.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
150
Launch Mass
150
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Vehicle evaluation
Mission
Vehicle evaluation
Manufacturer
OSCC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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