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Maqsat-3

retired

Technology DemonstrationHEOCOSPAR 1998-059ALaunched 10/21/1998

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: ARD/Maqsat-3
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5G
Launch Date: 10/21/1998
Last Contact: 10/21/1998

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 18,254 km
Inclination: 7.12 deg
Dry Mass: 2,730 kg
Total Mass: 5,420 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: European Space Agency (ESA)
Manufacturer: Kayser-Threde GmbH

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1998-059A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/591