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GOCE

retired
Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 2009-013ALaunched 3/17/2009
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
GOCE Mission
Launch Vehicle
Rokot
Launch Date
3/17/2009
Last Contact
11/10/2013
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
280 km
Inclination
96.7 deg
Dry Mass
1,200 kg
Total Mass
1,200 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Science Exploration
Payload Category
SCI
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
European Space Agency (ESA)
Manufacturer
Airbus
Registry
COSPAR ID
2009-013A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/591
Track
Mentions
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