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VESTA

retired
Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2018-099ZLaunched 12/3/2018
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
SSO-A
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT5
Launch Date
12/3/2018
Last Contact
12/22/2025
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
582.5 km
Inclination
97.77 deg
Dry Mass
5 kg
Total Mass
5 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
BC
Organizations
Operator
Honeywell Aerospace/Aylesbury?
Manufacturer
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)
Registry
COSPAR ID
2018-099Z
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/908
Track
Mentions
3
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
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Capability
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