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STEP M4

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Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1997-063ALaunched 10/22/1997

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: STEP 4
Launch Vehicle: Pegasus XL
Launch Date: 10/22/1997
Last Contact: 10/22/1997

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 466.5 km
Inclination: 44.97 deg
Dry Mass: 300 kg
Total Mass: 403 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: SCI
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: Space Test Program
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1997-063A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/339