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ORFEUS-SPAS (1996-065B)

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Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1996-065BLaunched 11/19/1996

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: ORFEUS/WSF
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle
Launch Date: 11/19/1996
Last Contact: 12/4/1996

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 352 km
Inclination: 28.47 deg
Dry Mass: 3,572 kg
Total Mass: 3,572 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Manufacturer: Airbus

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1996-065B
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/396