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Maqsat-B

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Technology DemonstrationHEOCOSPAR 1997-066BLaunched 10/30/1997

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Maqsat
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5G
Launch Date: 10/30/1997
Last Contact: 11/22/1997

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 13,550.5 km
Inclination: 7.84 deg
Dry Mass: 1,400 kg
Total Mass: 3,220 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: 1997-066B
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/480