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Reflector

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Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2001-056ELaunched 12/10/2001
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Meteor-3M
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Launch Date
12/10/2001
Last Contact
12/10/2001
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
999 km
Inclination
99.65 deg
Dry Mass
8 kg
Total Mass
8 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
CAL
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)
Manufacturer
Institute for Precision Instrument Engineering
Registry
COSPAR ID
2001-056E
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/409
Track
Mentions
104
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