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Radiation Belt Storm Probe A
retired
Science Exploration
HEO
COSPAR 2012-046A
Launched 8/30/2012
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
RBSP A/B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Launch Date
8/30/2012
Last Contact
10/18/2019
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
HEO
Altitude
15,561 km
Inclination
10.03 deg
Dry Mass
592 kg
Total Mass
648 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Science Exploration
Payload Category
SCI
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Manufacturer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Registry
COSPAR ID
2012-046A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/711
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Van Allen Probe A was formerly known as the Radiation Belt Storm Probe A.
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Mar 10, 2026
A Satellite Crashes Home a Bit Too Soon