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Class: Technology. Type: RV. Destination: Surveillance Orbit. Nation: Germany. Agency: Deutsche Forschungsanstalt fur Luft- und Raumfahrt. Manufacturer: Kayser-Threde.

German miniature re-entry vehicle attached to exterior of Russian Resurs satellite. After release from Resurs landed in Kazakhstan Oct 23.

Typical orbit: 218 x 363 km, 62.7 deg inclinaton.

Mirka Chronology
  • 1997 October 9 - Mirka - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/3. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Perigee: 218 km (135 mi). Apogee: 363 km (225 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.30 min.
    Landed in Kazakstan Oct 23

Bibliography:

  • McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page (launch records), Harvard University, 1997-present. Web Address when accessed: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
  • McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Report (Internet Newsletter), Harvard University, Weekly, 1989 to Present. Web Address when accessed: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
  • NASA GSFC Orbital Parameters,
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