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ROSAT

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Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1990-049ALaunched 6/1/1990

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: ROSAT Mission
Launch Vehicle: Delta 6920-10
Launch Date: 6/1/1990
Last Contact: 1/22/1999

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 573 km
Inclination: 52.99 deg
Dry Mass: 2,426 kg
Total Mass: 2,426 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Manufacturer: Airbus

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1990-049A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/396

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