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Equator-S

Equator-S
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German earth magnetosphere satellite. German geophysics satellite. Science, magnetosphere satellite built by Max-Planck-Institut fur Extraterrestrische Physik (MPE) for DARA, Germany. Launched 1997.

Status: Operational 1997. First Launch: 1997-12-02. Last Launch: 1997-12-02. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 250 kg (550 lb).

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Family: Earth, High earth orbit, Magnetosphere sat. Country: Germany. Engines: Star 13A. Launch Vehicles: Ariane, Ariane 44P. Launch Sites: Kourou, Kourou ELA2. Agency: Max-Planck-Institut. Bibliography: 2, 4.

1997 December 2 - . 22:52 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA2. LV Family: Ariane. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44P.

Equator-S - . Nation: Germany. Agency: Arianespace. Manufacturer: Max-Planck-Institut. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Equator-S. USAF Sat Cat: 25068 . COSPAR: 1997-075B. Apogee: 67,065 km (41,672 mi). Perigee: 591 km (367 mi). Inclination: 6.20 deg. Period: 1,337.20 min.

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