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CAT 01

retired

Technology DemonstrationHEOCOSPAR 1979-104ALaunched 12/24/1979

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: CAT
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 1
Launch Date: 12/24/1979
Last Contact: 12/27/1979

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 18,003 km
Inclination: 17.63 deg
Dry Mass: 1,602 kg
Total Mass: 1,602 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: European Space Agency (ESA)
Manufacturer: Aeritalia Space Systems

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1979-104A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/031