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Chandra X-ray Observatory

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Science ExplorationHEOCOSPAR 1999-040BLaunched 7/23/1999

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Chandra
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle
Launch Date: 7/23/1999

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 74,412.5 km
Inclination: 28.56 deg
Dry Mass: 4,653 kg
Total Mass: 5,677 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type

Science Exploration

Payload Category

AST

Payload Class

C

Organizations

Operator: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1999-040B
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/369